Cover for a vertical shafted engine

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cover for a vertical-shafted engine according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof.

The broken line showing of the environment is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design. The bottom view is omitted and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a cover for a vertical-shafted engine, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Ryczek; Stephen J. (Harland, WI), Makiya; James D. (Wauwatosa, WI), Kindness; William M. (Franklin, WI), Clasen; Kyle (Hartford, WI)
Assignee:	Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Wauwatosa, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/206,015
Filed:	May 24, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/5
Current International Class:	1501
Field of Search:	;D15/1-5,14,16-17,149 ;74/606R ;123/41.66,41.67,41.7,50A,50B,50R,51R,51A,195C,198E,306,308,657,667,661

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Wallace; Terry A.
Assistant Examiner: Stevens; Maurice
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP