Laser etched socket
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a laser etched socket embodying the design of the present invention, whereby the size indicia is defined by etching away a surface layer surrounding the size indicia so that the size indicia is distinguishable from the surrounding etched area;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a top view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1.
The broken lines are for illustrative purposes and form no part of the claim.
Claims
The ornamental design of a laser etched socket, illustrated substantially as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 7, 2003
Date of Patent: Jan 4, 2005
Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc. (Simsbury, CT)
Inventors: Bruce Dexter (Simsbury, CT), Barry Buchanan (Mooresville, NC), Gary Cromer (Westminster, SC)
Primary Examiner: Raphael Barkai
Attorney: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Application Number: 29/175,663
