Tire tread performance indicator

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire performance indicator showing my new design;

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

FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines defining the tread pattern, sidewall, and inner bead depict environmental subject matter which forms no part of the claimed design.

The broken lines extending laterally inside the shape of the water drop are surface ornamentation and form a part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Kidney; Jacob R. (Wadsworth, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC Nashville TN US
Assignee:	Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (Nashville, TN)
Appl. No.:	D/485,300
Filed:	March 18, 2014

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/604
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/503,604 ;D14/488,489,492,494,495 ;D18/27

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Chin; Cynthia M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fox; Shaun