Grill guard

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design for a grill guard for the front end of an automobile according to the present invention with the sport utility door closed;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right elevational view thereof.

The broken line portions of the vehicle shown in FIG. 1 are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D420962
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 20, 1998
Date of Patent: Feb 22, 2000
Assignee: Algonquin Industries International, Inc. (Huntsville)
Inventor: Donald P. Chevalier (Armada, MI)
Primary Examiner: Melody N. Brown
Law Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, PLC
Application Number: 0/92,518
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Grille Or Radiator Guard (D12/171)
International Classification: 1216;