Light bar with extensions and optional nested spot light

- Code 3, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a front and left side perspective view of one preferred embodiment of a light bar with extensions without the optional nested spot light incorporating our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 1 embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the FIG. 1 embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the FIG. 1 embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 1 embodiment, the right side elevation view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 1 embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a front and left side perspective view of another preferred embodiment of a light bar with extensions including an optional nested spot light incorporating our new design;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of the FIG. 7 embodiment;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevation view of the FIG. 7 embodiment;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the FIG. 7 embodiment;

FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view of the FIG. 7 embodiment, the right side elevation view being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the FIG. 7 embodiment.

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Patent History
Patent number: D427537
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 22, 1998
Date of Patent: Jul 4, 2000
Assignee: Code 3, Inc. (St. Louis, MO)
Inventors: Timothy M. Green (Fenton, MO), Andrew G. Smith (Chesterfield, MO), Edward F. Ryan (St. Louis, MO), John H. Loudenslager (Phoeniz, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Marcus A. Jackson
Law Firm: Senniger, Powers, Leavitt & Roedel
Application Number: 0/91,051
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D10/114
International Classification: 1005;