Brake shim

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a brake shim showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Arbesman; Ray (Toronto, CA), Azaad; Abdool (Ajax, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Arbesman; Ray Azaad; Abdool Toronto Ajax N/A N/A CA CA
Appl. No.:	D/439,232
Filed:	December 7, 2012

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jun 21, 2012 [CA]			146220

Current U.S. Class:	D12/180
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/180,400 ;D15/138,139,140 ;188/73.1,73.31-73.39,73.43,73.45,250B,250E,250R,251R,264B ;192/107M,107R

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Foreign Patent Documents

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Other References

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Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S
Assistant Examiner: Ly; Darlington
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Patterson & Sheridan, LLP