Hopper for a bed mounted spreader assembly

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hopper for a bed mounted spreader assembly showing our new design, the vehicle shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hopper, the hopper having an upper lip and an outlet spout shown in broken lines and forming no part of the claimed invention;

FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a front view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a back view of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of FIG. 2.

Claims

The ornamental design for a hopper for a bed mounted spreader assembly, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Truan; Charles J. (Royal Oak, MI), Truan; James (Royal Oak, MI), Scott; Joshua (Royal Oak, MI), Mandrik; Paul (Harrison Township, MI)
Assignee:	Trynex, Inc. (Warren, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/163,384
Filed:	July 2, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/221
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/221,15,98 ;239/654,657,672

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Primary Examiner: Brown; Melody N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Howard & Howard