Support stanchion

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of our new design for a support stanchion;

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof, the right side view of the support stanchion of FIG. 1 being the mirror image of the left side view;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a support stanchion, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Schacht; William Frederick (East Grand Rapids, MI), Chesser; Lynda Elizabeth (East Grand Rapids, MI), Katje; Michael James (Grand Haven, MI)
Assignee:	Herman Miller, Inc. (Zeeland, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/088,629
Filed:	May 28, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D6/712; D6/709
Current International Class:	0606
Field of Search:	;D6/422-428,483,491,495,509 ;D25/119,124,126,121 ;108/152 ;248/225.2 ;312/194-196,223.3

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Primary Examiner: Matta; Cathron B.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione