Support structure for gaming machine display

Description

FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a gaming machine shown in a first environment.

FIG. 2 is a rear isometric view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a first side view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a second side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 8 is a front isometric view of a gaming machine shown in a second environment.

FIG. 9 is a rear isometric view thereof.

FIG. 10 is a first side view thereof.

FIG. 11 is a second side view thereof.

FIG. 12 is a rear elevation view thereof.

FIG. 13 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a top plan view thereof.

The shade lines in the figures show contour and not surface ornamentation. The broken lines in the figures show portions of the support structure and its surrounding environment that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a support structure for gaming machine display, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Lee; Sigmund (Atlanta, GA), Zedell; Karl Frederick (Alpharetta, GA), Lewis; Rachel Calhoun (Atlanta, GA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type AGS LLC Las Vegas NV US
Assignee:	AGS LLC (Las Vegas, NV)
Appl. No.:	D/680,752
Filed:	February 19, 2019

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29635853	Feb 2, 2018

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Current U.S. Class:	D21/369
Current International Class:	2103
Field of Search:	;D21/369,370,371,385,329,325,394 ;D14/307,172,129,325,401,371,126,439,432,450,128,375,248,374,341,138G,127 ;463/28,13,11,16,20,25,31,46,23,30,17,36,29,42,34,32,35,19,21,22 ;273/292,203,138.2,143R,142R,138.1 ;D16/226 ;D8/335,331,334 ;D24/141 ;D7/641

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Primary Examiner: Harvey; Ryan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wolf IP Law PLCC Wolf, Esq.; Dean E.

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