Signal light for a loading dock

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front right top perspective view of a signal light for a loading dock showing an embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front right bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

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

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view thereof.

The dash-dash broken lines shown in the figures represent portions of the signal light for a loading dock that form no part of the claimed design. The dot-dash broken lines shown in the figures define the bounds of the claimed design and form no part thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a signal light for a loading dock, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1014306
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 24, 2019
Date of Patent: Feb 13, 2024
Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB (Landskrona)
Inventors: Richard K. Hoofard (Dallas, TX), Daryl Day (Frisco, TX)
Primary Examiner: Joseph Kukella
Application Number: 29/710,661
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Flashing, Warning Or Directing Type (D10/114.1)