Tile lippage post

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Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of a tile lippage threaded post incorporating my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view thereof.

The sole FIGURE is a top perspective view of a tile lippage post.

The broken lines and unshaded regions in the drawings illustrate drawing illustrates portions of the tile lippage threaded post that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tile lippage threaded post, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: RE49567
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 11, 2021
Date of Patent: Jul 4, 2023
Assignee: RUSSO TRADING COMPANY, INC. (Menomonee Falls, WI)
Inventor: William P. Russo (Hartford, WI)
Primary Examiner: Philip S Hyder
Application Number: 29/803,226
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/105; D8/47; D8/14