Dual-peak annular seal

- CATERPILLAR INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top, right perspective view of a dual-peak annular seal showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear, bottom, right perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is left-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged front, top right perspective view showing an outer surface, indicated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is another enlarged front, top right perspective view showing an inner surface as indicated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 11 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional right-side elevation view as indicated in FIG. 3.

The broken lines of even length shown in the drawings illustrate portions that form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines of uneven length shown in the drawings illustrate the areas of enlargement.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dual-peak annular seal, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1105368
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 11, 2023
Date of Patent: Dec 9, 2025
Assignee: CATERPILLAR INC. (Peoria, IL)
Inventor: Ananda Sudhakar Ponnusamy (Naperville, IL)
Primary Examiner: Justin M Jonaitis
Assistant Examiner: Assam Y. Fittahy
Application Number: 29/879,629
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Gasket Or Packing (D23/269)