Pallet

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a pallet with a base plate of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the pallet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the pallet of FIG. 1, the back elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the pallet of FIG. 1, the opposite side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the pallet of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is an exploded top perspective view of the pallet of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a pallet, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Medoff; Marshall (Brookline, MA), McFadden; Joseph P. (Fairfield, CT)
Assignee:	Xyleco, Inc. (Brookline, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/178,564
Filed:	March 4, 2003

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	163910	Jul 15, 2002	D472360
	151333	Nov 12, 2001	D464186
	119454	Mar 1, 2000	D458000

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Current U.S. Class:	D34/38
Current International Class:	0908
Field of Search:	;D34/38,28 ;108/51.1,51.11,901,53.3,54.1,56.1,57.1

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Primary Examiner: Ramirez; Cynthia E.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fish & Richardson P.C.