Connector for modular structure
Description
Claims
The ornamental design for a connector for a modular structure, substantially as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D936244
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 5, 2020
Date of Patent: Nov 16, 2021
Assignee: 2724889 ONTARIO INC. (Oakville)
Inventors: Jacek Styrc (Oakville), Sebastian Lysiak (Bielsko-Biata)
Primary Examiner: Samantha Q Lawrence
Application Number: 29/723,176
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 5, 2020
Date of Patent: Nov 16, 2021
Assignee: 2724889 ONTARIO INC. (Oakville)
Inventors: Jacek Styrc (Oakville), Sebastian Lysiak (Bielsko-Biata)
Primary Examiner: Samantha Q Lawrence
Application Number: 29/723,176
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Element Or Attachment (D25/133)