Garment with flotation members

- Swimfree, LLC
Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a garment with flotation members showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D424153
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 23, 1999
Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
Assignee: Swimfree, LLC (Malibu, CA)
Inventor: Christopher K. Shaffer (Santa Monica, CA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Law Firm: Pretty, Schroeder & Poplawski
Application Number: 0/106,878
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Body Worn Or Attached (D21/804); D2/731
International Classification: 2106;