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Four-strut support composed of non-contacting compression members and tension members

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  • Patent Grant
  • D487155
  • Patent Number
    D487,155
  • Date Filed
    Friday, April 5, 2002
    22 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 24, 2004
    20 years ago
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Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a four-strut support composed of non-contacting compression members and tension members according to the present invention;




FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;




FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;




FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;




FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;




FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,




FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for the four-strut support composed of non-contacting compression members and tension members, substantially as shown and described.
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