Vertical fastener for reinforcing rods

Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of a reinforcing rod fastener in accordance with my invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof, the broken lines being shown for illustrative purposes only and forming no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a vertical fastener for reinforcing rods, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kalat; Edward W. (Southington, CT)
Assignee:	Southington Tool & Mfg. Corp. (Plantsville, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/069,945
Filed:	April 18, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/370
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/370 ;24/26-27,29 ;248/218.1,249,302,303 ;52/719,712

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Alix, Yale & Ristas, LLP