Catalytic converter cover

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front-top perspective view of the catalytic converter cover, showing my new design

FIG. 2 is a rear top perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right-side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a rear, top, right side perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a bottom plain view thereof, shown in a position of use.

The broken lines in FIGS. 1-9 illustrate portions of the catalytic converter cover which form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines in FIG. 10 illustrating portions of an automobile, depict environmental structure that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a catalytic converter cover, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D917374
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