Parts washer

- Cuda Corporation

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a parts washer showing my new design, the parts washer being shown with the cover in a closed position;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the parts washer as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the parts washer as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the parts washer as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the parts washer as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top elevational view of the parts washer as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the parts washer shown in FIG. 1 with the cover of the parts washer being in an open position;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of the parts washer as shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of the parts washer as shown in FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 10 is a top view of the parts washer as shown in FIG. 7.

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Patent History
Patent number: D370096
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 14, 1994
Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
Assignee: Cuda Corporation (Calumet, MI)
Inventors: Cal G. Niemela (Chassell, MI), Nels A. Niemela (Chassell, MI)
Primary Examiner: Ruth McInroy
Law Firm: Van Dyke, Gardner, Linn & Burkhart
Application Number: 0/29,771
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