Automotive antenna with LED tip

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of an automotive antenna with LED tip showing my new design with a clear tip;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front elevation view thereof shown with the tip removed from the base for clarity of disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a front elevation view of a second embodiment thereof having a red tip;

FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of a third embodiment thereof having a blue tip; and,

FIG. 11 is a front elevation view of a fourth embodiment thereof having a yellow tip.

The drawings are lined for color. The broken line showing of a mounting structure and threaded area (FIG. 8) illustrates environment only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an automotive antenna with LED tip, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Wafer; Robert Scott (Daytona Beach, FL)
Assignee:	Metra Electronics, Corp. (Holly Hills, FL)
Appl. No.:	D/211,701
Filed:	August 20, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/230; D14/234
Current International Class:	1403
Field of Search:	;D14/138,230-238,299,358 ;D12/42,43 ;343/700R-705,871-908,795,700MS,711-713,740,767,819,840,846,866,709 ;455/90.2,90.3,91,128,269,344,347,562.1 ;D10/104

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Windmuller; John
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Horton; J. Wiley