Battery

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a battery embodying the invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the battery shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the battery shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the battery shown in FIG. 1.

Portions of the housing of the battery and the locking mechanism, are not considered part of the design sought to be patented, and have accordingly been shown in broken lines.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a battery, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Johnson; Todd W. (Wauwatosa, WI), Grzybowski; Dennis J. (New Berlin, WI), Kubale; Mark A. (West Bend, WI)
Assignee:	Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (Brookfield, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/171,438
Filed:	November 22, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/107
Current International Class:	1302
Field of Search:	;D13/103 ;429/96-100

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Foreign Patent Documents

	2001143678		Jul 2000		JP

Other References

Dantona Industries, Inc. list of tool batteries entitled "New Power Tool Programs from Dantona", dated Sep. 2001. . Article entitled "Makita Launches Nickel Metal Hydride", http://www.makita.com/Press_Item_View.asp?id=32, visited Apr. 17, 2002. . Article entitled "Makita's Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries Reach a New Level", http://www.makita.com/Press_Item_View.asp?id=30, visited Apr. 17, 2002. . Article entitled "1 Hour Charger", http://www.boschtools.com/Tools+and+Accessories/Accessories/ acc_specifications.htm?item_no=BC001, visited Apr. 17, 2002. . Article entitled "Professional Cordless Tools", http://www.panasonic.com/commercial_building/power_tools/press/pr8.html, visitied Apr. 16, 2002. . Article entitled "`H` Type Nickel Metal Hydride Battery: Improved Low Rate Charge Characteristics at Higher Temperatures", dated Apr. 2002..

Primary Examiner: Sincavage; Joel
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP