Four-strut support composed of non-contacting compression members and tension members

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a four-strut support composed of non-contacting compression members and tension members according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for the four-strut support composed of non-contacting compression members and tension members, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D487155
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 5, 2002
Date of Patent: Feb 24, 2004
Assignee: TAT, LLC (Reno, NV)
Inventor: Geoffrey T. Barber (Reno, NV)
Primary Examiner: Doris Clark
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Fenwick & West LLP
Application Number: 29/158,690
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Framing Unit, E.g., Building Frame (11) (D25/61)
International Classification: 2502;