Welding apparatus

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of a welding apparatus in a first position showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a top rear perspective view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 1 showing my new design.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 1 showing my new design.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 1 showing my new design.

FIG. 5 is a first end elevation view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 1 showing my new design.

FIG. 6 is a second end elevation view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 1 showing my new design.

FIG. 7 is a top rear perspective view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 1 in a second position showing my new design.

FIG. 8 is a top front perspective view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 1 including an orbital welder and a cover in an open position showing my new design.

FIG. 9 is a top rear perspective view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 8 with the cover in a closed position showing my new design.

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 8 showing my new design.

FIG. 11 is a front elevation view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 8 showing my new design.

FIG. 12 is a first end elevation view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 8 showing my new design.

FIG. 13 is a second end elevation view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 8 showing my new design; and,

FIG. 14 is a top front perspective view of the welding apparatus as shown in FIG. 8 with the cover in a closed position showing my new design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a welding apparatus, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D814538
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 6, 2016
Date of Patent: Apr 3, 2018
Inventor: Justin Vaughn Page (Lloydminster)
Primary Examiner: Patricia A Palasik
Application Number: 29/576,675
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Heat Treatment, Welding Or Brazing (D15/144)