Rocker box

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rocker box of the present invention showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof on a smaller scale;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof on a smaller scale, the right side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof on a smaller scale; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof on a smaller scale.

Broken lines used in FIG. 1 show the environment in which the present invention may be used, but do not form a part of the claimed design. The bottom surface of the rocker box is not shown, as it forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a rocker box, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Francis; Kenneth A. (St. Louis, MO)
Assignee:	Midwest Motorcycle Supply (Arnold, MO)
Appl. No.:	D/193,718
Filed:	November 12, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/126
Current International Class:	1211
Field of Search:	;D15/1-3,5 ;D12/126 ;123/90.38,90.4,90.41,189 ;74/519,522,559

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Primary Examiner: Sincavage; Joel
Assistant Examiner: Stevens; Maurice
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Coburn, LLP; Thompson