Link for bicycle chain

- Shimano Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a link for a bicycle chain in accordance with my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the link illustrated in FIG. 1, with the back elevational view of the link being identical;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the link illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, with the left side elevational view of the link being identical; and,

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the link illustrated in FIGS. 1-3.

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Patent History
Patent number: D430825
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 20, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 12, 2000
Assignee: Shimano Inc. (Osaka)
Inventor: Yasushi Nakamura (Itami)
Primary Examiner: Melody N. Brown
Law Firm: Shinjyu Global IP Counselors, LLP
Application Number: 0/72,635
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Derailleur Or Gear Unit (20) (D12/124); Crank Or Sprocket (D12/123); Element Or Attachment (14) (D12/114)
International Classification: 1211;