Ribbed dowel

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the ribbed dowel of the subject invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the ribbed dowel of FIG. 1, the opposite, left, and right side view being substantially identical thereto.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the ribbed dowel of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the ribbed dowel of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a ribbed dowel, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Miller; Michael R. (Winnetka, IL)
Assignee:	Miller Dowel Co. (Winnetka, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/183,818
Filed:	June 17, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/382
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D8/382,387,393 ;403/292,297

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Welsh & Katz, Ltd.