Support frame for mechanical wedge grip

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view for a support frame for a mechanical wedge grip showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view, the other side being a mirror image;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a support frame for a mechnanical wedge grip, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Sikkila; Steven E. (Minnetonka, MN), Ewert; Daniel S. (Shakopee, MN), Manlove; David L. (Prior Lake, MN)
Assignee:	MTS Systems Corporation (Eden Prairie, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/105,955
Filed:	June 4, 1999

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	069738	Apr 16, 1997	Des. 413506

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/354
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/380,356 ;248/300,200,243,250,260,251 ;211/86

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Test Group Catalog: "Your Direct Source for Mechnanical Testing Products from Leading Companies--Wedge-Action Grips", MTS Systems Corporation, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, p. 47, 1993. . Instron Brochure: "5kN (1,000;b) Manual Wedge Action Grips, Series 2716", Instron, Canton, Massachusetts, 1992. . Instron Manual No. 10-2-4 (G): "Instron Wedge-Action Grips--Operation and Maintenance Instructions", pp. 1-9; 4/80. . Zwick 1161 Brochure: "Zwick Material Testing Instruments", Zwick..

Primary Examiner: Lucas; Susan J.
Assistant Examiner: Ramirez; Cynthia E.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Westman, Champlin & Kelly, P.A. Koehler; S.