Flange

- CATERPILLAR INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, left, top perspective view of an embodiment of a flange showing my 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; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a flange, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1129615
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 26, 2024
Date of Patent: Jun 9, 2026
Assignee: CATERPILLAR INC. (Peoria, IL)
Inventor: Raymond B. Gerges (New Lenox, IL)
Primary Examiner: George J Ulsh
Assistant Examiner: Andrea Marie Mckay
Application Number: 29/965,261
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Fitting (10) (D23/259)