Vehicle grille

- Ford
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a vehicle grille showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

To the extent that any feature lines are illustrated, they are intended to illustrate the crest and valley of the feature and are not necessarily sharp bends in the part. Shading is used to illustrate the curvature of the part and not color. Areas shown in or sounded by phantom lines are not claimed. The surface normally visible when the vehicle grille is attached to a vehicle is called the “Class A” surface is claimed. The surface not normally visible when the vehicle grille is attached to a vehicle is called the “Class B” surface and is not claimed. Any functional features of the vehicle grille are not claimed. Views are orthogonal projections unless otherwise noted.

Claims

The ornamental design for a vehicle grille, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D620849
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 28, 2006
Date of Patent: Aug 3, 2010
Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC (Dearborn, MI)
Inventors: Ehab Kaoud (Canton, MI), Lon Zaback (Farmington Hills, MI), David Griffiths (Ann Arbor, MI), Bruce Williams (Grosse Point Park, MI)
Primary Examiner: Melody N. Brown
Attorney: Damian Porcari
Application Number: 29/248,115
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