Gripping feature

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the gripping feature;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view thereof.

The broken lines showing a gripping feature are included for the purpose of illustrating environment and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a gripping feature, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D709432
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 25, 2013
Date of Patent: Jul 22, 2014
Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc. (Longmont, CO)
Inventor: Paul Fair (Denver, CO)
Primary Examiner: Katrina A Betton
Application Number: 29/446,529
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Roof Or Trunk Mount Type (26) (D12/412)