Flange with hook aperture

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front and right side perspective view of a flange with hook aperture, in use condition showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top, front and right side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a back elevational view thereof.

The evenly spaced broken lines shown in the drawings are directed to environment, are for informational purposes only, and form no part of the claimed design.

The surface shading on the claimed portion is provided only to indicate the character and/or any contour or curvature of the surfaces. It does not indicate color, texture, markings that actually exist thereon, indicia, graphic representations, surface treatment, or any other ornamentation applied to the article.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a flange hook aperture, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Temblador; Richard Mike (Carrollton, GA), Deese; Myron Dale (Carrollton, GA), Kent, Jr.; Harry William (Carrollton, GA), Galindo Gonzalez; Juan Alberto (Powder Springs, GA), Tuggle; James Philip (Carrollton, GA), Calhoun; Franklin Clarence (Carrollton, GA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, LLC Carrollton GA US
Assignee:	Southwire Company, LLC (Carrollton, GA)
Appl. No.:	D/569,122
Filed:	June 23, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/154
Current International Class:	1303
Field of Search:	;D13/123,133,146,147,154,155,184,199

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Primary Examiner: Bui; Daniel
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.