Closet flange extender

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a closet flange extender;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear, right and left elevational views being identical to the front elevational view; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line showings of FIGS. 1, 2, 3 and 5 are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed invention.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a closet flange extender, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hughes; Alan (Wayne, NJ)
Assignee:	Set-Rite Products, LLC (Wayne, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/273,309
Filed:	March 2, 2007

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/262
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/259-269 ;4/252.1,252.4-252.5 ;138/90 ;285/56-60

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S
Assistant Examiner: Goodman; Eric L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP