Track propelled small loader

- Clark Equipment Company
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a track propelled small loader embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a track propelled small loader, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D472904
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 1, 2001
Date of Patent: Apr 8, 2003
Assignee: Clark Equipment Company (Woodcliff Lake, NJ)
Inventors: Mark F. Bares (Oakes, ND), James H. Page (Bottineau, ND)
Primary Examiner: Mitchell Siegel
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Westman, Champlin & Kelly, P.A.
Application Number: 29/151,028
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Endless Track (D15/24)
International Classification: 1209;