Flange

- Caterpillar Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top, left perspective view of a flange showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right-side elevation view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines of uneven length shown in the drawings illustrate the boundary of the claimed design and form no part thereof. The broken lines of even length shown in the drawings illustrate portions of the flange that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a flange, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • U.S. Nonprovisional Utility Application, titled “Pump Having a Flange for Mounting an Auxiliary Pump,” of Romas J. Povilonis et al., filed May 4, 2022.
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Patent History
Patent number: D1017382
Type: Grant
Filed: May 4, 2022
Date of Patent: Mar 12, 2024
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Inventors: Romas J. Povilonis (Naperville, IL), David A. Mork (Yorkville, IL)
Primary Examiner: Michael C Stout
Assistant Examiner: Benjamin M Weeks
Application Number: 29/837,281
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/354