Support tower for a vehicle rack

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a support tower for a vehicle rack;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate portions of the support tower for a vehicle rack in which the design is embodied and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a support tower for a vehicle rack, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D964255
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 21, 2021
Date of Patent: Sep 20, 2022
Assignee: INTELLIGENT DESIGNS 2000 CORP. (Aurora, CO)
Inventor: Paul Badillo (Littleton, CO)
Primary Examiner: Cary M Robinson
Assistant Examiner: Adam C Mager
Application Number: 29/795,797
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Roof Or Trunk Mount Type (26) (D12/412)