Front end loader

Description

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a front end loader according to the invention shown resting on ground in a storage position; and,

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the front end loader of FIG. 1 shown attached to a tractor.

The views of the front end loader other than those shown do not form a part of the claim of this design patent application. The portions provided by broken lines are intended to reflect environment and do not form a part of the indicated embodiment of this design patent application. The remaining dimensions of the front end loader are apparent from the disclosure of U.S. Application Ser. No. 10/719,657 that was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark office on Nov. 21, 2003. The entire disclosure of U.S. Application Ser. No. 10/719,657 is incorporated herein by reference.

Claims

The ornamental design for a front end loader, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Westendorf; Neal W. (Dakota Dunes, SD), Langenfeld; Joseph W. (Onawa, IA)
Assignee:	Westendorf Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Onawa, IA)
Appl. No.:	D/198,972
Filed:	February 6, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/32
Current International Class:	1503
Field of Search:	;D15/22-26,28,32 ;180/89.1,89.12,89.13 ;266/190,202 ;414/685,722,724,540,559,694,708

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

"Kubota Diesel Tractor, "Catalog No. 3079-01-US, 12 Pages, Feb. 1990. . "Bush Hog Front End Loaders, "12 Pages, Date unknown. . "Bush Hog QT Series Front End Loaders, "16 Pages, Date unknown..

Primary Examiner: Siegel; Mitchell
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Merchant & Gould P.C.