Single space parking meter

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, left front perspective view of a single space parking meter showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top, right rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.

The structural elements depicted by broken lines have been shown for the purpose of illustrating portions of the single space parking meter that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a single space parking meter, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	MacKay; George Allan (Nova Scotia, CA), McLarty; Shamus John Angus (Nova Scotia, CA), Garvey; Ben (Nova Scotia, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type J. J. MacKay Canada Limited New Glasgow N/A CA
Assignee:	J.J. MacKay Canada Limited (CA)
Appl. No.:	D/489,572
Filed:	April 30, 2014

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29433549	Oct 1, 2012	D705090

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Apr 2, 2012 [CA]			145137

Current U.S. Class:	D10/42
Current International Class:	1003
Field of Search:	;D10/40,41,42,43,44,45 ;D20/6 ;D99/28 ;194/211,217,225,226,277,302,350,351,900,902 ;368/89,90,92 ;235/382,384 ;398/202 ;340/932.2 ;705/418

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Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Hayes Soloway P.C.