The side and end of the support frame for merchandise display unit not shown are the same in appearance as the side and end shown, while the undisclosed top is conventional in appearance.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a support frame for merchandise display unit, as shown and described.

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D06/509D06/396D06/332

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Bruce W. Dunkins

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Office	Publication	Kind	Published	Filed	Status	Title
US	US-D312177-S	S	20 Nov 1990	17 Jun 1987	granted	Support frame for a merchandise display unit
US	US-D314482-S	S	12 Feb 1991	17 Jun 1987	granted	Merchandise display rack
USthis patent	US-D315651-S	S	26 Mar 1991	17 Jun 1987	granted	Support frame for merchandise display unit

›Other offices — 3 members

Office	Publication	Kind	Published	Filed	Status	Title
AU	AU-99662-S	S	25 Feb 1988	16 Jun 1987	published	Shop fitting element
AU	AU-99663-S	S	25 Feb 1988	16 Jun 1987	published	Shop fitting element
AU	AU-99664-S	S	25 Feb 1988	16 Jun 1987	published	Shop fitting element

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