Adapter for a ground engaging machine implement

- Caterpillar Inc.
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom rear left perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a top rear right perspective view thereof.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D707264
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 7, 2011
Date of Patent: Jun 17, 2014
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Inventors: William J. Renski (Peoria, IL), James Robert LaHood (Peoria, IL)
Primary Examiner: Mark Goodwin
Application Number: 29/403,594