Alignment rod

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D341884
  • Patent Number
    D341,884
  • Date Filed
    Monday, January 6, 1992
    33 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 30, 1993
    31 years ago
Abstract
Description
Claims
  • The ornamental design for an alignment rod, as shown and described.
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Entry
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