Operator-visible warning symbol on a coupler

Description

FIG. 1 is a left perspective view of an operator visible warning symbol on a coupler showing my new design, the earth moving machine shown in broken line is for environmental purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a right perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a front view thereof.

The broken lines are only for illustrative purposes to show visible environmental structure and form no part of the claimed invention.

Claims

CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for a "operator-visible warning symbol on a coupler," as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Miller; Gary (Washington, GB)
Assignee:	Miller International Ltd. (Gibraltar, GB)
Appl. No.:	D/377,589
Filed:	October 22, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/28
Current International Class:	1503
Field of Search:	;D15/10,17,28,32,22-25 ;D8/382 ;37/468 ;414/272,439 ;172/443,248,272,439 ;D14/489

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Primary Examiner: Goodwin; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP