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, the opposite side being the same as that shown;

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

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the right side thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the left side thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

In the drawings, the shaded surfaces comprise the claim. The broken lines defining the sidewall, inner bead, tread lug side walls, and the peripheral boundary between the claimed tire tread and the sidewall 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:	Schultz; David E. (Stow, OH), Dumigan; Keith A. (Akron, OH), Braessler; James E. (Streetsboro, 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/553,376
Filed:	February 1, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/579
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/579,592,544,605

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fox; Shaun J.