Tailgate

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Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a tailgate for an SUV with portions of the SUV and a rear opening latch being shown in phantom lines;

FIG. 2 is a right elevational view thereof with the rear opening latch and hinges being shown in phantom lines;

FIG. 3 is a left elevational view thereof with the rear opening latch and hinges being shown in phantom lines;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof with the rear opening latch being shown in phantom lines;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof with hinges and various hardware items being shown in phantom lines;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof with the rear opening latch being shown in phantom lines; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof with the rear opening latch and various hardware items being shown in phantom lines.

The broken phantom lines depict unclaimed subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for the tailgate, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D684515
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 30, 2012
Date of Patent: Jun 18, 2013
Assignee: Michigan Vehicle Solutions (Southgate, MI)
Inventor: Richard D. Oliver (Grosse Ile, MI)
Primary Examiner: Susan E Krakower
Assistant Examiner: John T Applewhite
Application Number: 29/417,174