Bracket

Description

FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of a bracket;

FIG. 2 shows a front elevation view of the bracket of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 shows a right elevation view of the bracket of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 shows a left elevation view of the bracket of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 shows a top view of the bracket of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 shows a bottom view of the bracket of FIG. 1.

The rear elevation view of the bracket is symmetrical to the front elevation view of the bracket.

The dot-dashed broken lines represent the boundaries of the claimed design. The evenly spaced broken lines showing portions of the bracket are for the purposes of illustrating environment. Both broken line types form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a bracket, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Schaffert; Paul E. (Indianola, NE)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type SCHAFFERT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Indianola NE US
Assignee:	SCHAFFERT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. (Indianola, NE)
Appl. No.:	D/444,134
Filed:	January 25, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/28; D8/354
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D15/28-29,138 ;D8/349,354

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP