Flange

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a flange according to our design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the flange of FIG. 1, shown removed from environment in order to show aspects of the design that are otherwise not apparent;

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

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof.

The broken lines immediately adjacent the shaded areas represent the bounds of the claimed design while all other broken lines are directed to environment and are for illustrative purpose only; and the broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a flange, 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/647,337
Filed:	May 11, 2018

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29569100	Jun 23, 2016	D818440

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/154
Current International Class:	1303
Field of Search:	;D13/154,155,133,146,147,123,137.1-139.8 ;D8/396,397,399,313 ;D22/140 ;D7/533,543,547,548,552.1,318,320,600,705,622,709,361,687,642-664,393,401.2 ;D24/140 ;D11/204,211,217,219,223,238,14,30,44,48,81,100,133,149,157,172

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Primary Examiner: Eland; Bridget L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Merchant & Gould P.C.

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