Drop spindle

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Description

The claimed drop spindle is used to lower the chassis of a vehicle.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a drop spindle showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for drop spindle, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D504363
Type: Grant
Filed: May 10, 2004
Date of Patent: Apr 26, 2005
Inventor: Mike McGaughy (Fresno, CA)
Primary Examiner: Stacia Cadmus
Attorney: Townsend & Townsend & Crew LLP
Application Number: 29/205,214
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Axle Element (D12/160)