Universal downspout adapter

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D780893
  • Patent Number
    D780,893
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, April 27, 2016
    9 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, March 7, 2017
    8 years ago
  • Inventors
  • Examiners
    • Goodman; Eric
    • Wierenga; Amy
    Agents
    • McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D23 259-269
    • D23 393
    • CPC
    • E04D13/08
    • E04D13/076
    • E04D13/0722
    • E04D13/0725
    • E04D2013/0833
    • E04D2013/082
    • E04D2013/0866
    • E04D2013/086
    • E04B1/3404
    • E04B1/7069
  • International Classifications
    • 2301
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a universal downspout adapter showing my new design;



FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;



FIG. 5 is side elevation view thereof; and,



FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view.


The universal gutter adapter is shown with a symbolic break in its length. The appearance of any portion of the article between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • I claim the ornamental design for a universal downspout adapter, substantially as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29523316 Apr 2015 US
Child 29562611 US