Patent
   D484376
Priority
Jun 18 2002
Filed
Jun 18 2002
Issued
Dec 30 2003
Expiry
Dec 30 2017
Assg.orig
Entity
unknown
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The ornamental design of a laser etched socket illustrated, substantially as shown and described.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a laser etched socket embodying the design of the present invention, whereby the size indicia is defined by etching away a surface layer surrounging the size indicia so that the size indicia is distinguishable from the surrounding etched area;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the laser etched socket illustrated in FIG. 1.

Cromer, Gary

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Jul 03 2010Easco Hand Tools, IncCooper Brands, IncASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS 0348780694 pdf
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