Adapter for a ground engaging machine implement

- Caterpillar Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an adapter for a ground engaging machine implement showing our 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;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

Grayscale shading illustrates contour.

The broken lines illustrate structure or features which form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an adapter for a ground engaging machine implement, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D905765
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 7, 2019
Date of Patent: Dec 22, 2020
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Inventors: Eric Sinn (Tremont, IL), Douglas Serrurier (Morton, IL), Rammagy Yoeu (Dunlap, IL)
Primary Examiner: Mark A Goodwin
Application Number: 29/682,763