Animal guard

- Cantex, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 2 is a right side view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 6 is a front side view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the exterior of the animal guard in a closed configuration.

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the exterior of the animal guard in an open configuration.

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of the interior of the animal guard in an open configuration.

FIG. 10 is a side view of the exterior of the animal guard in an open Configuration; and,

FIG. 11 is a side view of the interior of the animal guard in an open configuration.

The broken lines showing side closures in the figures are for illustration purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an animal guard, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D595804
Type: Grant
Filed: May 2, 2008
Date of Patent: Jul 7, 2009
Assignee: Cantex, Inc. (Forth Worth, TX)
Inventors: Steve Tollefson (Mineral Wells, TX), John Morgan (Mineral Wells, TX)
Primary Examiner: Catherine R Oliver
Attorney: Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Application Number: 29/317,627
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Repeller (D22/120)