Paddle for a shelf system

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a paddle for a shelf system illustrating our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a paddle for a shelf system, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Mueller; Paul A. (Wadsworth, OH), Kump; Daniel J. (Gates Mills, OH)
Assignee:	Fasteners For Retail, Inc. (Cleveland, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/171,181
Filed:	November 18, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D6/706
Current International Class:	0604
Field of Search:	;D6/396,397,408,449,491,509,510,511 ;211/51,59.2,59.3

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Other References

3 pages of Digital Photographs of Prior Art Paddles of R.T.C., H.L., Thermo, Phoenix Display, DCI Marketing and Wal Mart, Circa 2001..

Primary Examiner: Brooks; Cathron C.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fay, Sharpe, Fagan, Minnich & McKee, LLP