Lug nut

Description

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a lug nut in a reduced perspective, showing my new design, in an as-mounted position on a wheel;

FIG. 2 is a first side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a second side view thereof; and

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a first side view of a second embodiment of my lug nut showing my new design;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a second side view of FIG. 5; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of FIG. 5;

The portions shown in broken lines are included for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a lug nut, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Schaeffer; Leonard (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/238,712
Filed:	September 19, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/397
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D8/382,387,397,398,399,70,86 ;411/81,88,90-93,96-98,103,114,106-108,132-165,172-189,197,204,248,337,338,366.1,366.2,366.3,368-369,371.2,371.5,418,427,429-432,436,437,526,531-538,542,544 ;70/229 ;301/35.623,111.01 ;408/199,223

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Campbell Industrial Supply Co. General Catalog, Jun. 2, 1982, No. 209SF High Speed Single Flute Countersink, p. 51; Nobursink Tools No. 1, p. 54. cited by examiner.

Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Acker; Karen
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Harms; Donn K.