Tip for a ground engaging machine implement

- Caterpillar, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tip for a ground engaging machine implement showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof with the front elevated;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a rear left perspective view thereof.

The broken lines depicted in the foregoing figures are for purposes of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tip for a ground engaging machine implement, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D706840
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 7, 2011
Date of Patent: Jun 10, 2014
Assignee: Caterpillar, Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Inventors: William J. Renski (Peoria, IL), Sudha Kottakapu (Peoria, IL)
Primary Examiner: Mark Goodwin
Application Number: 29/403,598
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Disc, Rotary Hoe, Or Tooth (D15/29)