Baluster

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Description

The nature and environmental use of the claimed design is as follows: The baluster(s) is ussually disposed between a top rail and bottom surface, which may be a bottom rail or a floor, stair, deck or the ground.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a baluster according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the baluster, wherein the top and bottom portions present flat surfaces; and,

FIG. 3 is another side view of the same baluster turned 45 degrees, wherein the top and bottom portions present corners.

The baluster may be oriented between the top rail and bottom surface such that the view from the side is FIG. 2 or FIG. 3.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for a baluster, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D512786
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 17, 2004
Date of Patent: Dec 13, 2005
Inventor: Michael J. Rosian (Orland Park, IL)
Primary Examiner: Doris Clark
Attorney: McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.
Application Number: 29/213,436
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Post Or Beam (D25/126)