Quick coupler for a three-point hitch

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Description

FIG. 1 is a back perspective view of a quick coupler for a three-point hitch;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the quick coupler;

FIG. 3 is a back view of the quick coupler;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the quick coupler;

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the quick coupler;

FIG. 6 is a right side view of the quick coupler;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the quick coupler; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the quick coupler.

Phantom lines, where utilized, are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a quick coupler for a three-point hitch, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D978203
Type: Grant
Filed: May 27, 2021
Date of Patent: Feb 14, 2023
Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC (New Holland, PA)
Inventors: Thomas James Paulson (Fargo, ND), Richard Dean Kerner (West Fargo, ND)
Primary Examiner: Mark A Goodwin
Application Number: 29/785,799
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