Snow stop
FIG. 1 is top view of a snow stop of the invention and showing my new design is made of a light-transmissive material, its base having holes and a grooved, rough surfaced bottom;
FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof, its right side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top, left, rear perspective view thereof; and
FIG. 7 shows detail of bottom slots or grooves in the base thereof.
FIG. 8 is a top view of another embodiment of a snow stop of the invention and showing my new design is made of a light-transmissive material, its base without holes but having a grooved, rough surfaced bottom;
FIG. 9 is a bottom view thereof; and,
FIG. 10 is a top, left, rear perspective view thereof, with the remaining views being otherwise akin to FIGS. 3-5 and 7.
In general, the present snow stop has its grooved pattern extending substantially across the bottom of the base.
Claims
The ornamental design for a snow stop, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 28, 2001
Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
Inventor: Michael J. Mullane (Hudson, MA)
Primary Examiner: Brian N. Vinson
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Christopher John Rudy
Application Number: 29/148,939