Rail-engaging wheel conversion unit for road vehicles

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top and right perspective view of the rail-engaging wheel conversion unit for road vehicles of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the wheel conversion unit depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the wheel conversion unit depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the wheel conversion unit depicted in FIG. 1. the opposite side elevation view being a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the wheel conversion unit depicted in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of the wheel conversion unit depicted in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a rail-engaging wheel conversion unit for road vehicles, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hinwood; David B. (Western Australia, AU)
Assignee:	Aries Railroad Technologies LLC (Denver, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/072,923
Filed:	June 23, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/159
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/42,45,46,159,160 ;105/72.2,215.2 ;280/30,764.1

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Larson & Taylor