Automobile grill

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an automobile grill showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of an automobile grill showing a second embodiment of my new design; and,

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof.

The side, top and bottom views are the same in appearance as in FIGS. 2, 4 and 5 and the rear view is substantially similar in appearance as in FIG. 6.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D272240 January 17, 1984 Berg
D361968 September 5, 1995 Oyama
4834436 May 30, 1989 Nguyen
4917203 April 17, 1990 Sacco et al.
Other references
  • Motor Trend Sep. 1994, p. 57, the front grill of the BMW325. Road & Track, Jun. 1996, p. 75, the front grill of the Jaguar XJR.
Patent History
Patent number: D396028
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 25, 1997
Date of Patent: Jul 14, 1998
Inventor: Gregg J. Needham (Worcester, MA)
Primary Examiner: Melody N. Brown
Application Number: 0/69,921
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Radiator, Grille, Or Bumper (34) (D12/163)
International Classification: 1216;