Laser etched socket

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D484376
  • Patent Number
    D484,376
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, June 18, 2002
    22 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 30, 2003
    20 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • 081 119
    • 081 120
    • 081 1211
    • 081 125
    • 081 1243
    • 081 1244
    • 081 1771
    • 081 17785
    • 081 DIG 5
  • International Classifications
    • 0805
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a laser etched socket embodying the design of the present invention, whereby the size indicia is defined by etching away a surface layer surrounging the size indicia so that the size indicia is distinguishable from the surrounding etched area;




FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;




FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;




FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;




FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;




FIG. 6 is a top view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1; and,




FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1.



Claims
  • The ornamental design of a laser etched socket illustrated, substantially as shown and described.
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Entry
Suntex —Product Catalog 1998, ¼″ Chrome Sockets and Sets.
2001/2002 Matco Tools Professional Hand Tools Catalog and Service Equipmnet, ½″ Metric Impact Sockets.
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