Control joint with ribbed flanges

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a control joint with ribbed flanges, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the control joint with ribbed flanges of FIG. 1

FIG. 3 is a left side elevation view of the control joint with ribbed flanges of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of the control joint with ribbed flanges of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of the control joint with ribbed flanges of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the control joint with ribbed flanges of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the control joint with ribbed flanges of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the control joint with ribbed flanges of FIG. 1.

The broken lines in FIGS. 1-8 are included for purposes of illustrating portions of the control joint with ribbed flanges that form no part of the claimed design. The control joint with ribbed flanges is shown with a symbolic break in its length. The appearance of any portion of the control joint with ribbed flanges between the jagged break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a control joint with ribbed flanges, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Apanovich; Nick Joseph (Tampa, FL), Reyes; Erenio (Miami, FL), Garcia; Hernando (Miami, FL), Wielinga; James Michael (Parkland, FL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type CLARKWESTERN DIETRICH BUILDING SYSTEMS LLC West Chester OH US
Assignee:	CLARKWESTERN DIETRICH BUILDING SYSTEMS LLC (West Chester, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/553,909
Filed:	February 5, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D25/119
Current International Class:	2502
Field of Search:	;D25/35,38.1,41.1,43,44,47.1,48.1,48.2,48.3,48.4,48.7,55-57,60,61,119-125,126-137,164,199

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Primary Examiner: Ramirez; Cynthia
Assistant Examiner: Martinez-Rivera; Llorelys
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLC