Tip for a ground engaging machine implement

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tip for a ground engaging machine implement showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof with the front elevated;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a rear left perspective view thereof.

The broken lines depicted in the foregoing figures are for purposes of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a tip for a ground engaging machine implement, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Renski; William J. (Peoria, IL), LaHood; James Robert (Peoria, IL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Renski; William J. LaHood; James Robert Peoria Peoria IL IL US US
Assignee:	Caterpillar, Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/403,595
Filed:	October 7, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/29
Current International Class:	1503
Field of Search:	;D15/11,28,29 ;37/456,452,450,446,454,449,453,455,903 ;403/379.5,DIG.1 ;111/152 ;172/724,730,766,770,771,721,713,699,772

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Primary Examiner: Goodwin; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: SAIDMAN DesignLaw Group