Modular furniture adapter faceplate

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a modular furniture adapter faceplate showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a back elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right elevational side view thereof, the left elevational side view being a mirror image;

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of a second embodiment of a modular furniture adapter faceplate showing my new design;

FIG. 9 is a bottom perspective view of the second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 11 is a back elevational view of the second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view of the second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 14 is a right elevational side view of the second embodiment thereof, the left elevational side view being a mirror image;

FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of a third embodiment of a modular furniture adapter faceplate showing my new design;

FIG. 16 is a bottom perspective view of the third embodiment thereof;

FIG. 17 is a front elevational view of the third embodiment thereof;

FIG. 18 is a back elevational view of the third embodiment thereof;

FIG. 19 is a top plan view of the third embodiment thereof;

FIG. 20 is a bottom plan view of the third embodiment thereof; and,

FIG. 21 is a right elevational side view of the third embodiment thereof, the left elevational side view being a mirror image.

FIGS. 17-21 are shown on a reduced scale in relation to FIGS. 15 and 16.

The adapter faceplates mount to openings in modular furniture to hold telecommunications cable connections.

Claims

The ornamental design for a modular furniture adapter faceplate, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Clark; Gordon P. (Eden Prairie, MN)
Assignee:	ADC Telecommunications, Inc. (Minnetonka, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/119,772
Filed:	March 7, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/353
Current International Class:	1105
Field of Search:	;D8/350,352,353 ;D13/177 ;220/241 ;439/491 ;174/66 ;40/642.02

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Primary Examiner: Bullock; B. J.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Merchant & Gould P.C.