Tire tread

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D455681
  • Patent Number
    D455,681
  • Date Filed
    Friday, January 12, 2001
    23 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, April 16, 2002
    22 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • 152 2091
    • 152 2098
    • 152 2099
    • 152 20912
    • 152 20928
  • International Classifications
    • 1215
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
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; and,




FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary side perspective view thereof.




The broken lines between the tire tread and sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for a tire tread, as shown and described.
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Entry
Hercules Deep Drive Premium Mileage Over the Road/Drive Wheel Retread Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, p. 237. 3/5.*
Firestone Steeltex Radial 23 Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, Feb. 1998, p. 94. 2/5.*
Starfire Bronco STD Radial LT Tire, 1998 Tread Design Guide, Feb. 1998, p. 118. 4/5.*
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