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AC module mounting bracket

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  • Patent Grant
  • D734653
  • Patent Number
    D734,653
  • Date Filed
    Friday, November 9, 2012
    12 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 21, 2015
    9 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D08 349
    • D08 354
    • D08 366
    • D08 371
    • D08 373
    • D08 374
    • D08 400
    • D23 385
    • 362 147000
    • 248 343000
    • 248 342000
    • 248 345000
    • CPC
    • F24F7/007
    • F04D29/646
    • F04D25/088
  • International Classifications
    • 0808
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;



FIG. 2 is a front plan view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;



FIG. 3 is a rear plan view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;



FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;



FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design;



FIG. 6 is a left side view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design; and,



FIG. 7 is a right side view of a AC module mounting bracket embodying the new design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a AC module mounting bracket, substantially as shown and described.
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