Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire tread.

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

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

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

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Scheifele; Kevin E. (Atwater, OH), Reinhardt; Sharon E. (Fairlawn, OH), Dumigan; Keith A. (Akron, 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/554,985
Filed:	February 17, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/533
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;152/5,151,152.1,167,208,209.1-209.28,246,450,526,527,532,535,538,541 ;D12/145,500-605,900-901

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Primary Examiner: Matharu; Manpreet
Assistant Examiner: Wilson; Keith
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fox; Shaun J.