Rocker switch cover

- Caterpillar Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a rocker switch cover showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof.

The long dashed lines indicate contour and form part of the claimed design. The relatively light shade lines indicate contour and not surface decoration.

The dashed broken lines are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the rocker switch cover and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a rocker switch cover, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D734278
Type: Grant
Filed: May 15, 2014
Date of Patent: Jul 14, 2015
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Inventor: Terril Johnson (Washington, IL)
Primary Examiner: Selina Sikder
Application Number: 29/490,955
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Actuator (e.g., Button, Slide, Etc.) (D13/174)