Adapter for a ground engaging machine implement

- Caterpillar Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an adapter showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side 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.

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D727367
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 8, 2014
Date of Patent: Apr 21, 2015
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Inventors: William J. Renski (Peoria, IL), James Robert Lahood (Peoria, IL)
Primary Examiner: Mark Goodwin
Application Number: 29/487,388
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