Umbrella rib connector

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an umbrella rib connector showing a new design;

FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view thereof in use with an umbrella.

The broken lines in FIGS. 1, 2, and 5-8 depict portions of the umbrella rib connector that form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines in FIG. 9 depict environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an umbrella rib connector, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Ma; Oliver Joen-an (Arcadia, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ma; Oliver Joen-an Arcadia CA US
Appl. No.:	D/425,486
Filed:	June 22, 2012

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Dec 26, 2011 [CN]			2011 3 0499431
Jan 16, 2012 [CN]			2012 3 0011967

Current U.S. Class:	D3/5; D3/10
Current International Class:	0303
Field of Search:	;D3/5,10 ;135/15.1,33.2,20.1

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Primary Examiner: Windmuller; John
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, LLP