Low profile loader

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view showing the left side, the front, and the top of a low profile loader in accordance of the invention.

FIG. 2 is an elevation of the front of the low profile loader illustrated in FIG. 1, with the discharge chute in a closed position.

FIG. 3 is an elevation of the rear of the low profile loader illustrated in FIG. 1, with the discharge chute in a closed position.

FIG. 4 is an elevation of the right side of the low profile loader illustrated in FIG. 1, with the discharge chute in the open position.

FIG. 5 is an elevation of the left side of the low profile loader illustrated in FIG. 1 with the discharge chute in the open position.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the low profile receiver illustrated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the low profile loader illustrated in FIG. 1, with the discharge chute in the open position.

Claims

The ornamental design for a low profile loader, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D841061
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 21, 2017
Date of Patent: Feb 19, 2019
Inventor: Stephen B. Maguire (West Chester, PA)
Primary Examiner: Patricia A Palasik
Application Number: 29/630,489