Drop spindle

Description

The claimed drop spindle is used to lower the chassis of a vehicle.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a drop spindle showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for drop spindle, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	McGaughy; Mike (Fresno, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/205,214
Filed:	May 10, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/160
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/159-160,400,177 ;280/93.511,93.512,86.75,86.751,124.138,124.136

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Cadmus; Stacia
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Townsend & Townsend & Crew LLP Cassell; Nathan S.