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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a carrier showing our new design.
FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the carrier of FIG. 1, the rear elevation view is a mirror image.
FIG. 3 is a left elevation view of the carrier of FIG. 1, the right elevation view is a mirror image.
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the carrier of FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the carrier of FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 6 is a plan view of the carrier of FIG. 1 shown in an unfolded configuration.
All evenly-spaced broken lines are for environmental purposes only and do not form part of the claimed design.
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