Laser etched socket
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Claims
The ornamental design of for a laser etched socket, illustrated substantially as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 4, 2007
Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc. (Simsbury, CT)
Inventors: Bruce Dexter (South Windsor, CT), Barry Buchanan (Mooresville, NC), Gary Cromer (Westminster, SC)
Primary Examiner: Raphael Barkai
Attorney: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Application Number: 29/301,656