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						Patent
 
						   D442790
 
					 
				 
				
					
						Priority
 
						Apr 09 1999
					 
				 
				
					
						Filed
						Oct 25 2000
 
					 
				 
				
					
						Issued
						May 29 2001
					 
				 
				
					
						Expiry
						May 29 2015
					   
					   						
					 
				 
				
					
						
						
					 
				 
				
					
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			  We claim the ornamental design for a chair, as shown and described.
 
			  
			 
		 
	 
 
	
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a chair embodying the present
invention;
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; and,
FIG. 7 is a top view thereof.
The fragmented cross-hatching shown on the padded portion of the seat and
on the backrest cover is understood to represent fabric and would be
continuous throughout the circumscribed area.
 
	
	Overthun, Thomas , Simons, Jr., George J. , Eich, Thomas B. , Peterson, Gordon J. , Simons, Ronda R. 
	
	
	  
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