Catalytic converter cover
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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: 29/728,603