Shock-absorbing skid plate
Description
Claims
The ornamental design for a shock-absorbing skid plate, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D1120844
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 20, 2023
Date of Patent: Mar 31, 2026
Inventor: Brian Ray (Cave Creek, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Christian P. McLean
Assistant Examiner: D. Ryan Tisdale
Application Number: 29/912,603
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 20, 2023
Date of Patent: Mar 31, 2026
Inventor: Brian Ray (Cave Creek, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Christian P. McLean
Assistant Examiner: D. Ryan Tisdale
Application Number: 29/912,603
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Draw Element, E.g., Trailer Hitch (D12/162)