Snow stop

Description

FIG. 1 is top view of a snow stop of the invention and showing my new design, which is made of an opaque material, its base having holes and a grooved, rough surfaced bottom;

FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof; its right side being a mirror image whereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top, left, rear perspective view thereof; and

FIG. 7 shows detail of bottom slots or grooves in the base thereof.

FIG. 8 is a top view of another embodiment of a snow stop of the invention and showing my new design, which is made of an opaque material, its base without holes but having a grooved, rough surfaced bottom;

FIG. 9 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a top, left, rear perspective view thereof, with the remaining views being otherwise akin to FIGS. 3-5 and 7.

Claims

The ornamental design for a snow stop, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Mullane; Michael J. (Hudson, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/156,910
Filed:	March 8, 2002

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	148939	Sep 28, 2001	D457423
	131960	Oct 30, 2001	D455068

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/499
Current International Class:	0899
Field of Search:	;D8/499 ;52/24,25,26,98

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Primary Examiner: Vinson; Brian N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Rudy; Christopher John