Modular pod

- CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of a modular pod;

FIG. 2 shows a left elevation view of the modular pod of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 shows a right elevation view of the modular pod of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 shows a top view of the modular pod of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 shows a front elevation view of the modular pod of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 shows a rear elevation view of the modular pod of FIG. 1.

The dashed lines illustrate the environment and the boundaries of the modular pod. None of the dashed lines forms any part of the claimed design. The dot-dash lines illustrate unclaimed boundaries between the claimed design and the unclaimed design. The break lines illustrate that no portion of the design is claimed between adjacent break lines.

Claims

The ornamental design for a modular pod, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D754664
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 15, 2013
Date of Patent: Apr 26, 2016
Assignee: CH2M HILL ENGINEERS, INC. (Englewood, CO)
Inventors: Robert Kirkendall (West Lin, OR), Michael R. Monis (Lake Oswego, OR), Judson W. Moore (Portland, OR), Timothy G. Meier (Portland, OR)
Primary Examiner: Austin Murphy
Application Number: 29/450,304
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D14/432)