Retaining ring for a shaft

Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of the retaining ring for a shaft embodying my design, the rear view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view, the right side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is an isometric view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a front view showing the condition of the retaining ring mounted to a shaft.

The broken line showing of pipe is for illustrative purposes and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM An ornamental design for a retaining ring for a shaft, as shown and described in the attached drawings.

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Inventors:	Tanaka; Kouichi (Nagoya, JP), Tanaka; Yoshichika (Nagoya, JP)
Assignee:	Chubu Bearing Kabushikikaisha (Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, JP)
Appl. No.:	D/226,775
Filed:	April 1, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/354
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/354 ;411/517,520,532 ;24/16R ;403/316

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

US. Appl. No. 29/210,103, Applicant: Tanaka, et al.; filed Jul. 27, 2004 entitled Retaining Ring for Shaft. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly H.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Flynn, Thiel, Boutell & Tanis, P.C.