Ratchet

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Description

FIG. 1 shows a side perspective view of a ratchet;

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the ratchet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 shows a rear view of the ratchet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 shows a right side view of the ratchet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 shows a left side view of the ratchet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 shows a bottom view of the ratchet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 shows a top view of ratchet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 shows a side perspective view of the ratchet of FIG. 1 in an open position with a cord capture area closed;

FIG. 9 shows a top view of the ratchet of FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 10 shows a side perspective view of the ratchet of FIG. 1 in the open position with the cord capture area open.

Claims

The ornamental design for the ratchet as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1125990
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 1, 2024
Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc. (Boulder, CO)
Inventor: Rex Seader (Florissant, CO)
Primary Examiner: Joseph Kukella
Assistant Examiner: Rene H. Kadoo
Application Number: 29/966,366
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/44; D8/382