Catalytic converter cover
The broken lines within the claim, illustrate portions of the catalytic converter cover which form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines in
Claims
The ornamental design for a catalytic converter cover, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 19, 2020
Date of Patent: Apr 27, 2021
Inventor: Richard Blake Tamagni (Roseville, CA)
Primary Examiner: Susan E Krakower
Assistant Examiner: Jerry Shiuan-Hua Hsu
Application Number: 29/728,585