Splash block
The broken lines in the Figures depict portions of the splash block that form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a splash block, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 27, 2024
Date of Patent: Jul 14, 2026
Assignee: Midwest Gutter Solutions, LLC (Livonia, MI)
Inventor: Andrew Baligian (Livonia, MI)
Primary Examiner: George J Ulsh
Assistant Examiner: Andrea Marie Mckay
Application Number: 29/965,397