Vehicle body

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view illustrating a vehicle body constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof, it being understood that the side opposite to that shown is a substantial mirror image thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof.

It will be understood that the top of the vehicle is plain and unornamented. It will also be understood that the broken line showing of tires and an exhaust pipe is illustrative only and forms no part of the subject invention.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D352482 November 15, 1994 Cannara et al.
D371526 July 9, 1996 Verduyn et al.
D378906 April 22, 1997 Nesbitt et al.
D391898 March 10, 1998 Yoshikawa et al.
D391899 March 10, 1998 Chiouka et al.
D392920 March 31, 1998 Verduyn et al.
D404690 January 26, 1999 Garund et al.
D406551 March 9, 1999 Nesbitt et al.
D406795 March 16, 1999 Nagura et al.
D408329 April 20, 1999 Anness et al.
D416519 November 16, 1999 Won et al.
Other references
  • Fiat Punto shown in Auto & Design, Aug.-Sep. 1999, cover page and pp. 21-23. Mercedes-Benz Classe A shown in Auto & Design, Sep. 1997, cover page and pp. 15-27.
Patent History
Patent number: D432948
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 2, 1999
Date of Patent: Oct 31, 2000
Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation (Auburn Hills, MI)
Inventors: Kevin R. Verduyn (Carlsbad, CA), Thomas G. Tremont (San Diego, CA), K. Neil Walling (Leonard, MI)
Primary Examiner: Melody N. Brown
Attorney: Mark P. Calcaterra
Application Number: 0/110,261
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Distinct Hood Or Cowl (D12/91)
International Classification: 1208;