Spliced winch thimble

- MERCURYPM PTY LTD
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spliced winch thimble, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a spliced winch thimble as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1067574
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 23, 2022
Date of Patent: Mar 18, 2025
Assignee: MERCURYPM PTY LTD (Kilsyth)
Inventor: Stephen Handbury (Kilsyth)
Primary Examiner: Jennifer L Rempfer
Assistant Examiner: Sarah A Nguyen
Application Number: 29/864,851
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D34/35); D8/356; D8/360