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Connector block for garden bed or planter box

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  • Patent Grant
  • D1054262
  • Patent Number
    D1,054,262
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, July 13, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 17, 2024
    23 days ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D06 382
    • D06 403
    • D08 1
    • D11 143
    • D11 144
    • D11 145
    • D11 152
    • D11 153
    • D11 154
    • D11 155
    • D11 156
    • D25 113
    • D25 119
    • D25 120
    • D25 499
    • D30 101
    • D30 131
    • CPC
    • A01G9/00
    • A01G9/02
    • A01G9/16
    • A01G9/20
    • A01G9/28
    • A01G13/0231
    • E04H17/168
    • Y02A40/25
  • International Classifications
    • 0801
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top, perspective view of a connector block for garden bed or planter box, according to our new design;



FIG. 2 is a front view thereof; the rear view having an identical appearance;



FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof; the right side view having an identical appearance;



FIG. 4 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.


The portions shown in broken lines form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a connector block for garden bed or planter box as shown and described.
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 15009244 Jan 2016 US
Child 29846091 US