Integrally formed tank sump with lid

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view embodying the ornamental design constituting our invention;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, which is identical to the rear elevational view;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a right-side elevational view thereof, which is identical to the left-side elevational view.

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Patent History
Patent number: D429735
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 23, 1998
Date of Patent: Aug 22, 2000
Assignee: Advanced Polymer Technology, Inc. (Muskegon, MI)
Inventors: Robert H. Versaw, Jr. (Muskegon, MI), James W. Mosier (Muskegon, MI), Daniel P. Nordstrom (Twin Lake, MI)
Primary Examiner: Ralf Seifert
Law Firm: Young & Basile, P.C.
Application Number: 0/91,118
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Pump Or Compressor (D15/7)
International Classification: 1502;