Instrument stand

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the instrument stand showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the instrument stand;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the instrument stand;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the instrument stand;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side perspective view of the instrument stand.

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Patent History
Patent number: D435365
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 3, 1999
Date of Patent: Dec 26, 2000
Assignee: Ultimate Support Systems, Inc. (Fort Collins, CO)
Inventors: Donald H. Eason (Fort Collins, CO), Douglas A Kempel (Wellington, CO), Robin R. Slaton (Fort Collins, CO)
Primary Examiner: Cathron B. Matta
Application Number: 0/110,378
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/6466; Miscellaneous (D17/99); Tripod Or Unipod (D16/244)
International Classification: 0606;