Connector for a recreational structure

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connector for a recreational structure according to the subject matter disclosed herein;

FIG. 2 is a front view of a connector for a recreational structure according to the subject matter disclosed herein;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a connector for a recreational structure according to the subject matter disclosed herein;

FIG. 4 is a top view of a connector for a recreational structure according to the subject matter disclosed herein;

FIG. 5 is a side view of a connector for a recreational structure according to the subject matter disclosed herein; and,

FIG. 6 is a back view of a connector for a recreational structure according to the subject matter disclosed herein.

The broken line showing of the connector is included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a connector for a recreational structure, shown and described.

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Inventors:	VanElverdinghe; Jeffry L. (Beaverton, OR)
Appl. No.:	D/323,712
Filed:	August 29, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/382
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D8/382 ;403/300,305-306,205,312,388,217,169,170,173-174 ;211/182,68 ;D23/262,266

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly H
Assistant Examiner: Lane; Sheryl
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Curtin, L.L.C.; Joseph P.