Animal guard

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 2 is a right side view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 6 is a front side view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the exterior of the animal guard in an open configuration.

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of the interior of the animal guard in an open configuration.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the exterior of the animal guard in an open Configuration; and,

FIG. 11 is a side view of the interior of the animal guard in an open configuration.

The broken lines showing side closures in the figures are for illustration purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an animal guard, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Tollefson; Steve (Mineral Wells, TX), Morgan; John (Mineral Wells, TX)
Assignee:	Cantex, Inc. (Forth Worth, TX)
Appl. No.:	D/317,627
Filed:	May 2, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D22/120
Current International Class:	2206
Field of Search:	;D22/120,119,199 ;43/1,58,60,133,134,98,124

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Primary Examiner: Oliver; Catherine R
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Miles & Stockbridge P.C. Schaffer, Esq.; David R.