Laser etched socket

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a laser etched socket embodying the design of the present invention, whereby the size indicia is defined by etching away a surface layer surrounging the size indicia so that the size indicia is distinguishable from the surrounding etched area;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design of a laser etched socket illustrated, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Cromer; Gary (Westminster, SC)
Assignee:	Hand Tool Design Corporation (Christiana, DE)
Appl. No.:	D/162,839
Filed:	June 18, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/29
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/21-29 ;81/119,120,121.1,125,124.3,124.4,177.1,177.85,DIG.5

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Primary Examiner: Barkai; Raphael
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP