Battery

Description

FIG. 1 is a left side view of a battery embodying the invention.

FIG. 2 is a right side view of a battery embodying the invention; and,

FIG. 3 is a top view of the battery embodying the invention.

The design application is directed to a portion of a battery as illustrated in the drawings. Other features of the drawings, specifically, the housing of the battery and locking mechanism, are not part of the design sought to be patented, and have accordingly be shown in broken lines.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Johnson; Todd W. (Wauwatosa, WI)
Assignee:	Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation (Brookfield, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/176,846
Filed:	February 27, 2003

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29171492	Nov 22, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/103
Current International Class:	1302
Field of Search:	;D13/103,110 ;D14/402 ;429/96-100,159,163,176 ;113/103 ;424/96-100,154,163,116

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Primary Examiner: Douglas; Alan P.
Assistant Examiner: Tarcza; Rosemary
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP