T-slot adaptor nut
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The dashed broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the article that form no part of the claimed design.
The article is shown with two symbolic breaks in its length. The appearance of any portion of the article between each set of break lines forms no part of the claimed design. The break lines themselves form no part of the claimed design. The symbolic breaks are also indicated by brackets in the drawings.
Claims
The ornamental design for a T-slot adaptor nut, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 30, 2024
Date of Patent: Sep 8, 2026
Assignee: (Grafton, WI)
Inventor: Frank E. Oetlinger (Grafton, WI)
Primary Examiner: Darlington Ly
Assistant Examiner: Sydney M Evans
Application Number: 29/940,102