Cat scratching post

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cat scratching post;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, as seen from the top view, all side views are identical.

The dashed lines shown in the drawings represent stitching and form part of the claimed design. The shading indicates a leather-like surface treatment.

Claims

The ornamental design for a cat scratching post, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D545007
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 17, 2006
Date of Patent: Jun 19, 2007
Assignee: Dockocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Arlington, TX)
Inventor: Melaney Northrop (Arlington, TX)
Primary Examiner: Cathy Anne MacCormac
Attorney: Locke Liddell & Sapp, LLP
Application Number: 29/256,273
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Exerciser Or Toy (D30/160)