T-slot adaptor nut

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a T-slot nut adaptor in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the T-slot nut adaptor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the T-slot nut adaptor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of a first side of the T-slot nut adaptor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of a second side of the T-slot nut adaptor of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the T-slot nut adaptor of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the T-slot nut adaptor of FIG. 1.

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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Patent History
Patent number: D1146598
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
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/397