Back-up ring

- CATERPILLAR INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top, right perspective view of a first embodiment of a back-up ring;

FIG. 2 is a rear, top, left perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a 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 partial front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 10 is an enlarged partial rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 11 is an enlarged partial right-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 12 is another enlarged partial right-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 13 is an enlarged partial top plan view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a partial cross-sectional front, top, left perspective view thereof in an environment of use, which may include a hydraulic cylinder;

FIG. 15 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional front, top, left perspective view thereof in an environment of use, which may include a hydraulic cylinder; and,

FIG. 16 is another partial cross-sectional front, top, left perspective view thereof in an environment of use, which may include a hydraulic cylinder.

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

Claims

The ornamental design for a back-up ring, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1117359
Type: Grant
Filed: May 10, 2022
Date of Patent: Mar 10, 2026
Assignee: CATERPILLAR INC. (Peoria, IL)
Inventor: Ananda Sudhakar Ponnusamy (Naperville, IL)
Primary Examiner: Mark A Goodwin
Application Number: 29/864,123
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