Generator

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a generator showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a generator, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D574323
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 12, 2007
Date of Patent: Aug 5, 2008
Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP (North Haven, CT)
Inventor: Luke Waaler (Longmont, CO)
Primary Examiner: Prabhakar Deshmukh
Assistant Examiner: Derrick Holland
Application Number: 29/272,610
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Generator, Motor Or Casing Therefor (D13/112)