Seed brake

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a seed brake showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front end view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear end view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Zwettler; Christopher J. (Stillwater, MN)
Assignee:	AGCO-Amity JV, LLC (Fargo, ND)
Appl. No.:	D/343,365
Filed:	September 11, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/28
Current International Class:	1503
Field of Search:	;D15/28 ;55/459.1 ;221/211,278 ;406/83,197,195,191,196 ;96/384 ;111/170,174,176 ;222/630

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Primary Examiner: Goodwin; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Westman, Champlin & Kelly