Connector for a modular structure

- 2724889 ONTARIO INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the connector for a modular structure;

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the connector for a modular structure of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the connector for a modular structure of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the connector for a modular structure of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a back view of the connector for a modular structure of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a side elevation of the connector for a modular structure of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a side elevation from the opposite side to FIG. 6 of the connector for a modular structure of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective of the connector for a modular structure of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a connector for a modular structure, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D939106
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 12, 2020
Date of Patent: Dec 21, 2021
Assignee: 2724889 ONTARIO INC. (Oakville)
Inventors: Jacek Styrc (Oakville), Sebastian Lysiak (Bielsko-Biała)
Primary Examiner: Samantha Q Lawrence
Application Number: 29/746,178
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D25/133)