Bucket base edge shroud system

Description

FIG. 1 is a pictorial view of the bucket base edge shroud system showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is another pictorial view of the bucket base edge shroud system.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the bucket base edge shroud system.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the bucket base edge shroud system.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged right side view of the bucket base edge shroud system.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged left view of the bucket base edge shroud system.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the bucket base edge shroud system; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the bucket base edge shroud system.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a bucket base edge shroud system, as shown.

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Inventors:	Boggs; Emily J. (Metamora, IL), Hohmann; Robert A. (Edelstein, IL)
Assignee:	Caterpillar Inc (Peoria, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/264,699
Filed:	August 16, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/32
Current International Class:	1503
Field of Search:	;D15/32,28,29,22-26 ;37/405,409,444,446,455,403,903,449 ;414/724,912 ;172/701.3,719,730,751,455,745,772,772.5,765,701.1

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Other References

"Esco LHD Weld-on Bucket Wear Systems for Underground Mining," <http://www.escocorp.com/engproducts/mining/lhdweldonwear.html>, 2 pages, printed Jan. 29, 2007. cited by other . "Earthmoving Buckets, Design, Development and Manufacturing of Earthmoving Buckets and Attachments" <http://www.excafab.com/page/buckets.htm>, 2 pages, printed Jan. 29, 2007. cited by other . Two (2) photos of a weld-on underground bucket edge sold by Shark Abrasions Systems, Ltd., (on sale in U.S. before Aug. 16, 2006). cited by other . Two (2) photos of a weld-on underground bucket edge sold by Keech Castings Australia Pty., Ltd., (on sale in U.S. before Aug. 16, 2006). cited by other . Two (2) photos of a weld-on underground bucket edge sold by ESCO Corp., (on sale in U.S. before Aug. 16, 2006). cited by other . Four (4) photos of a weld-on underground bucket edge sold by Excafab Pty., Ltd., (on sale in U.S. before Aug. 16, 2006). cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Siegel; Mitchell
Assistant Examiner: Goodwin; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Ririe; Andrew J. Caterpillar Inc.