Superstructure for receiving rotatable lift arms in an automotive vehicle lift

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a superstructure for receiving rotatable lift arms in an automotive vehicle lift, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a back elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The lower plate structures shown in broken lines are unclaimed environment, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a superstructure for receiving rotatable lift arms in an automotive vehicle lift, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D646864
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 11, 2011
Date of Patent: Oct 11, 2011
Assignee: Vehicle Service Group, LLC (Madison, IN)
Inventors: John E. Uhl (Madison, IN), Kevin A. Brittain (Madison, IN)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia Ramirez
Attorney: Frost Brown Todd LLC
Application Number: 29/385,339
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D34/35)