Ratchet lock

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a ratchet lock showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the lock of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the lock of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the lock of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the lock of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a left side view of the lock of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side view of the lock of FIG. 1.

In the drawings, the broken lines depict portions of the ratchet lock that form no part of the claim.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a ratchet lock, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Qin; Jason (Guangzhou, CN), Weiguo; Chen (Ningbo, CN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Master Lock Company LLC Oak Creek WI US
Assignee:	Master Lock Company LLC (Oak Creek, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/449,406
Filed:	March 15, 2013

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29400523	Aug 30, 2011	D681411

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/44; D8/107
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/14,44,107 ;24/68CD,69ST,70ST ;254/217-220,223,225,239 ;410/100,103

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Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S
Assistant Examiner: Cody; Roselynne
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP