Tire shoulder

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines defining the tread, inner bead, and the peripheral boundary between the claimed tire shoulder and the tread depict environmental subject matter that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Scheifele; Kevin E. (Atwater, 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/538,906
Filed:	September 9, 2015

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/605
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/605,604,603,602,601,559,564,570,574,579,581,582,583,584,585,586,588,589,590,594,595,596

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Primary Examiner: Kirschbaum; George D
Assistant Examiner: Moore, Jr.; Clese
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fox; Shaun J.