Coupler for a ground engaging machine implement

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D768730
  • Patent Number
    D768,730
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, March 3, 2015
    9 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, October 11, 2016
    8 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D15 11
    • D15 28
    • D15 29
    • 037 456000
    • 037 452000
    • 037 450000
    • 037 446000
    • 037 454000
    • 037 449000
    • 037 453000
    • 037 455000
    • 037 903000
    • 403 379500
    • 403 DIG010
    • 111 152000
    • 172 724000
    • 172 730000
    • 172 766000
    • 172 770000
    • 172 771000
    • 172 721000
    • 172 713000
    • 172 699000
    • 172 772000
    • CPC
    • Y10T29/49826
    • Y10T403/589
    • Y10T403/7018
    • Y10T403/7075
    • E02F9/28
    • E02F9/2825
    • E02F9/2833
    • E02F9/2866
    • E02F9/2858
    • E02F9/2808
    • E02F9/2841
  • International Classifications
    • 1503
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is an upper, right-side perspective view of a coupler for a ground engaging machine implement showing my new design



FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof, the left side view being a mirror image thereof;



FIG. 5 is a top view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a bottom, right side perspective view thereof.


The relatively light and dark shade lines indicate contour and not surface decoration.


The dashed broken lines are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the coupler of a ground engaging machine implement and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a coupler for a ground engaging machine implement, as shown and described.
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29462274 Aug 2013 US
Child 29519233 US