Patent
   D439451
Priority
Apr 09 1999
Filed
Apr 09 1999
Issued
Mar 27 2001
Expiry
Mar 27 2015
Assg.orig
Entity
unknown
18
51
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The ornamental design for a back for a seating unit, as shown and described.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a chair back embodying the present design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof.

Overthun, Thomas, Simons, Jr., George J., Eich, Thomas B., Heidmann, Kurt R., Dammermann, Arnold B., Teppo, David S., Jenkins, David C.

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