Patent
   D958764
Priority
Jan 07 2019
Filed
May 04 2021
Issued
Jul 26 2022
Expiry
Jul 26 2037
Assg.orig
Entity
unknown
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The ornamental design for a higher temperature vented susceptor, as shown and described.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a higher temperature vented susceptor, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a back perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof.

The dash-dash lines in FIGS. 1-4 form no part of the claimed design.

Kim, Sam, Rokkam, Uday Kiran, Rathi, Saket, Bian, Dakai

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