Sensor pod for work vehicle

- DEERE & COMPANY
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a sensor pod for work vehicle according to our new design shown attached to an example work vehicle;

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view thereof shown in isolation;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dashed lines in the figures depict environmental subject matter or unclaimed portions of the sensor pod. The dashed lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a sensor pod for work vehicle as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1142514
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 11, 2024
Date of Patent: Aug 18, 2026
Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY (Moline, IL)
Inventors: Stephen S. Pearson (Mount Vernon, IA), Samuel Eden (Grovetown, GA), Kyle B. Lawton (Polk City, IA), David Bertucci (Sunnyvale, CA), Benjamin J. Heimbuch (Cedar Falls, IA), Troy K. Maddox (LeClaire, IA)
Primary Examiner: Mark A Goodwin
Application Number: 29/972,546