Universal downspout adapter

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a universal downspout adapter showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view.

The universal gutter adapter is shown with a symbolic break in its length. The appearance of any portion of the article between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for a universal downspout adapter, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D780893
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 27, 2016
Date of Patent: Mar 7, 2017
Inventor: Dennis Denooy (Barnes City, IA)
Primary Examiner: Eric Goodman
Assistant Examiner: Amy Wierenga
Application Number: 29/562,611
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