Surface protector

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a surface protector showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the surface protector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the surface protector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an end view of the surface protector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the surface protector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of the surface protector of FIG. 1 wherein one side is bent at a crease and a releasable film is partially removed to expose a top surface of an adhesive strip;

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of a surface protector showing a second embodiment of my new design;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the surface protector of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a side view of the surface protector of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is an end view of the surface protector of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of the surface protector of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 12 is a top perspective view of the surface protector of FIG. 7 wherein a releasable film is partially removed to expose a top surface of an adhesive strip.

The broken lines illustrate non-claimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Rus; Melissa (Cleveland, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Garland Industries, Inc. Cleveland OH US
Assignee:	Garland Industries, Inc. (Cleveland, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/587,435
Filed:	December 13, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D6/610
Current International Class:	0613
Field of Search:	;D6/610-611

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Kirschbaum; George D.
Assistant Examiner: Edwards; Maria J
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fay Sharpe LLP