Press wheel

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a press wheel.

FIG. 2 a front elevation view of the press wheel of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 a rear elevation view of the press wheel of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of the press wheel of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of the press wheel of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the press wheel of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the press wheel of FIG. 1.

The dashed lines in FIGS. 1-7 illustrate portions of the press wheel that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a press wheel, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1028042
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 23, 2022
Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
Assignee: SCHAFFERT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. (Indianola, NE)
Inventors: Paul E. Schaffert (Indianola, NE), Kris Schaffert (Indianola, NE)
Primary Examiner: Calvin E Vansant
Assistant Examiner: Mark T. Philipps
Application Number: 29/827,933
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Shearing (D15/129)