Generator

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a generator showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Waaler; Luke (Longmont, CO)
Assignee:	Tyco Healthcare Group LP (North Haven, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/272,610
Filed:	February 12, 2007

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/112
Current International Class:	1301
Field of Search:	;D13/112,114,122,123,184,199 ;D24/170 ;310/311,314 ;322/1 ;606/1,34 ;607/10

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Primary Examiner: Deshmukh; Prabhakar
Assistant Examiner: Holland; Derrick