Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that the tread pattern repeats circumferentially throughout the outer circumference and shoulder of the tire, the opposite side perspective being identical thereto;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the right side thereof, the left side elevation being identical thereto.

In the drawings, the broken line disclosure of the tire sidewall and inner bead depicts environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design; the broken lines adjacent the tire tread define the claim boundaries.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a tire tread, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hutz; John A. (Greer, SC), Buresh; Pat (Bend, OR), Restrepo; Luz (Taylors, SC)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. Clermont-Ferrand Granges-Paccot N/A N/A FR CH
Assignee:	MICHELIN RECHERCHE et TECHNIQUE S.A. (Granges-Paccot, CH) COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN (Clermont-Ferrand, FR)
Appl. No.:	D/435,478
Filed:	October 24, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/600
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/600,601,602,603,605,900,901

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Michelin LTX A/S, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Oct. 24, 2012. cited by applicant . Michelin LTX A/T2, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Oct. 24, 2012. cited by applicant . Michelin LTX M/S, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Oct. 24, 2012. cited by applicant . Michelin LTX M/S2, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Oct. 24, 2012. cited by applicant . Michelin LTX Winter, www.michelinman.com, at least as early as Oct. 24, 2012. cited by applicant . Geolandar A/T-S webpage and specification sheet; at least as of Dec. 18, 2013. cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dority & Manning, P.A.