Supplemental braking unit
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The ornamental design for a supplemental braking unit, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 23, 2005
Date of Patent: Sep 18, 2007
Assignee: Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. (Emporia, KS)
Inventors: Jimmie Barnes (Emporia, KS), Vicki Sickler (Emporia, KS)
Primary Examiner: Stacia Cadmus
Attorney: Sheridan Ross P.C.
Application Number: 29/243,369