Truck roof fairing

- Paccar Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a first embodiment of the truck roof fairing showing our new design, in a position of use;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view shown in larger scale, the opposite side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of a second embodiment, with the opposite side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a top view.

The bottom view and rear elevational view, not shown, are plan and unornamented.

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Patent History
Patent number: D400158
Type: Grant
Filed: May 1, 1996
Date of Patent: Oct 27, 1998
Assignee: Paccar Inc. (Bellevue, WA)
Inventors: Roy L. Meryman (Renton, WA), Wayne K. Simons (Kent, WA)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Assistant Examiner: Catherine R. Oliver
Law Firm: Wells, St. John, Roberts, Gregory & Matkin, P.S.
Application Number: 0/53,891
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Cover, Canopy, Or Top (21) (D12/401)
International Classification: 1216;