Coupler and tip for a ground engaging machine implement

- Caterpillar Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is an upper, right-side perspective view of a coupler and tip for a ground engaging machine implement showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof, the left side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom, right side perspective view thereof.

The relatively light and dark shade lines indicate contour and not surface decoration.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D728636
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 1, 2013
Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Inventor: Phillip J. Kunz (Morton, IL)
Primary Examiner: Mark Goodwin
Application Number: 29/462,281