Panel spacer

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, left side perspective view of a panel spacer showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom plan view being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, with all side elevational views being identical thereto.

Claims

The ornamental design for a panel spacer, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • Webpage printout from RC Rubber Company, Copyright 2003, shows “Barrel Brand” cabinet panel spacers, 1 page.
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Patent History
Patent number: D662804
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 25, 2011
Date of Patent: Jul 3, 2012
Inventor: Jerry B. Larson (Gilbert, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Mark Goodwin
Application Number: 29/404,735
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/354