Tube retainer

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a tube retainer showing our design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, with the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for tube retainer, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Uhlenkamp; Brian J. (Sauk Centre, MN), Pitt; Shawn P. (St. Cloud, MN)
Assignee:	DCI, Inc. (St. Cloud, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/388,317
Filed:	March 28, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/128
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/127-128,228,230 ;D6/567 ;D8/356 ;248/309.1 ;211/70.5-70.6,60.1,70.1,71-72,89 ;128/DIG.28

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Goodman; Eric
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kamrath; Alan Kamrath IP Lawfirm, PA