Lawn trailer

Description

FIG. 1 is a right side elevational view of a lawn trailer, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view, shown in an open position;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D378294
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 22, 1995
Date of Patent: Mar 4, 1997
Assignee: EverGreen International, Inc. (Lebanon, IN)
Inventors: J. Bradon Barnes (Indianapolis, IN), Mark P. Schafer (Indianapolis, IN), Mark B. Gramelspacher (Indianapolis, IN)
Primary Examiner: Sandra L. Morris
Law Firm: Woodard, Emhardt, Naughton Moriarty & McNett
Application Number: 0/46,962