Combined lock and light signaling system for multi-wheeled vehicles

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of combined lock and light signaling system for multi-wheeled vehicles showing our design according to an embodiment wherein the large leg is assembled with the small leg;

FIG. 2 is an exploded top perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof, opposite the view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof, opposite the view of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left side view thereof, opposite the view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of combined lock and light signaling system for multi-wheeled vehicles showing our design according to an embodiment wherein only the large leg is presented;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a bottom view thereof, opposite the view of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a front view thereof, opposite the view of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a left side view thereof, opposite the view of FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is a top perspective view of combined lock and light signaling system for multi-wheeled vehicles showing our design according to an embodiment wherein only the small leg is presented;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a bottom view thereof, opposite the view of FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 20 is a rear view thereof, opposite the view of FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a right side view thereof; and,

FIG. 22 is a left side view thereof, opposite the view of FIG. 21.

The broken/dotted lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for combined lock and light signaling system for multi-wheeled vehicles, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Himelright; Brian (Raleigh, NC), Majeski; David P. (Raleigh, NC), Pinther, II; George Carl (Raleigh, NC), Khan; Shadaab (Raleigh, NC), Sabnis; Nishad Santosh (Raleigh, NC), Ullatuthodi; Kevin (Raleigh, NC)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type North Carolina State University Raleigh NC US
Assignee:	North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/623,606
Filed:	October 25, 2017

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Current U.S. Class:	D26/38
Current International Class:	2602
Field of Search:	;D26/37-50

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Jackson; Marcus A
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, P.A.

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