Side pod for utility vehicle

- THE TORO COMPANY
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top left perspective view of a side pod for utility vehicle in accordance with an embodiment of the claimed design and shown attached to a riding lawn mower;

FIG. 2 is a top left perspective view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of the design of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the design of FIG. 1.

The right side elevation view and the bottom plan view are omitted as they form no part of the claimed design and/or are cumulative in view of the remaining figures.

The dot-dash broken lines in the figures represent a boundary between claimed and unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

The dash-dash broken lines in the figures (e.g., including portions depicting the wheels, seat, and other parts of the riding lawn mower) represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

The labels used herein to describe orientation (e.g., front, rear, left, right) are merely for reference and are not intended to limit the interpretation of the design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a side pod for utility vehicle, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1093438
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 30, 2022
Date of Patent: Sep 16, 2025
Assignee: THE TORO COMPANY (Bloomington, MN)
Inventors: Curtis E. Wersal (Bloomington, MN), Jeffrey W. Stern (Savage, MN), Tyler E. Peterson (Roberts, WI), Philip C. Dretzka (Woodbury, MN)
Primary Examiner: Mark A Goodwin
Application Number: 29/851,621
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D15/17); Rider Type (3) (D15/15)