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Single space parking meter

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  • Patent Grant
  • D716157
  • Patent Number
    D716,157
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, April 30, 2014
    10 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, October 28, 2014
    10 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D10 40
    • D10 41
    • D10 42
    • D10 43
    • D10 44
    • D10 45
    • D20 6
    • D99 28
    • 194 211000
    • 194 217000
    • 194 225000
    • 194 226000
    • 194 277000
    • 194 302000
    • 194 350000
    • 194 351000
    • 194 900000
    • 194 902000
    • 368 089000
    • 368 090000
    • 368 092000
    • 235 382000
    • 235 384000
    • 398 202000
    • 340 932200
    • 705 418000
    • CPC
    • G07F17/24
    • G07F17/242
    • G07F17/248
    • G07C1/30
    • G07B15/02
  • International Classifications
    • 1003
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top, left front perspective view of a single space parking meter showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a top, right rear perspective view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.


The structural elements depicted by broken lines have been shown for the purpose of illustrating portions of the single space parking meter that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a single space parking meter, as shown and described.
Priority Claims (1)
Number Date Country Kind
145137 Apr 2012 CA national
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29433549 Oct 2012 US
Child 29489572 US