Device for concealing a flange

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device for concealing a flange showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof, the rear elevation view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left elevation view thereof, the right elevation view being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a device for concealing a flange, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Ball; William T. (Colorado Springs, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type WCM Industries, Inc. Colorado Springs CO US
Assignee:	WCM Industries, Inc. (Colorado Springs, CO)
Family ID:	45219939
Appl. No.:	D/561,022
Filed:	April 12, 2016

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	14332148	Jul 15, 2014	9453329
	13274804	Aug 26, 2014	8813272

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/259
Current CPC Class:	E03C1/262 20130101; E03C1/26 20130101; A47K1/14 20130101; Y10T29/49826 20150115; Y10T156/10 20150115
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/259-265,268-269,266-267,209-210 ;4/286-295,679-694

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Primary Examiner: Goodman; Eric
Assistant Examiner: Wierenga; Amy
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sheridan Ross P.C.