Separating grate

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Description

FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of a separating grate;

FIG. 2 is a second perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof, the rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a separating grate, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1031793
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 30, 2022
Date of Patent: Jun 18, 2024
Assignee: CALMER HOLDING COMPANY, LLC (Lynn Center, IL)
Inventors: Daniel Wallerstedt (Lynn Center, IL), Marion Calmer (Lynn Center, IL)
Primary Examiner: Jack Reickel
Assistant Examiner: Michael A Kervin
Application Number: 29/866,136
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (4) (D15/28)