Tire tread

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing my 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;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of FIG. 2, with the broken lines around each of the tread lugs illustrating the boundaries of the claimed design. The broken line boundary lines are excluded from FIG. 2 to clearly show the solid lines illustrating the claimed design; however, the boundary lines apply to the entire tread pattern around the entire circumference of the tire. The boundary lines and grooves beyond the boundary lines of the tread lugs form no part of the claimed design.

The broken lines defining the tread lug walls, sidewall, and inner bead 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)
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/536,565
Filed:	August 18, 2015

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/521
Current International Class:	1215
Field of Search:	;D12/500-532,584,593,594,595,601,604

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Primary Examiner: Rudzinski; Kevin
Assistant Examiner: Jones; Kathleen
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fox; Shaun J.