Wheel end coupler

- RB Distribution, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of our wheel end coupler:

FIG. 2 is a front elevation of the wheel end coupler in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation of the wheel end coupler in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation of the wheel end coupler in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation of the wheel end coupler in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the wheel end coupler in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the wheel end coupler in FIG. l.

The broken line showing of portions of the wheel end coupler is included for the purpose of illustrating environment and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a wheel end coupler, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • Oct. 22, 2002—Integrated Wheel End Disconnect. (IWE). Warn Industries, Inc. Warn Industries is an ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certified supplier to the automotive industry.
Patent History
Patent number: D745444
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 5, 2014
Date of Patent: Dec 15, 2015
Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc. (Colmar, PA)
Inventors: Brian Richard Pitcavage (Oreland, PA), Steven William Butcher (Collegeville, PA)
Primary Examiner: Michael A Pratt
Application Number: 29/498,590
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Chassis Element (33) (D12/159)