Shoulder strap for a musical instrument, a case, a bag or the like
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shoulder strap of my design for a musical instrument, a case, a bag or the like extended over one shoulder of a person supporting a musical instrument, the person and musical instrument not forming any part of the claimed design;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a shoulder strap of my design for a musical instrument, a case, a bag or the like extended over one shoulder of a person supporting a carrying case, the person, carrying case and snap fastener not forming any part of the claimed design;
FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of a shoulder strap of my design for a musical instrument, a case, a bag or the like;
FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.
The broken line showing of a human form in FIGS. 1 and 2, the guitar in FIG. 1 and the snap fastener in FIG. 2 form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a shoulder strap for a musical instrument, a case, a bag or the like, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 27, 2004
Date of Patent: Apr 18, 2006
Inventor: Timothy D. Armstrong (Anoka, MN)
Primary Examiner: Sandra S. Snapp
Attorney: Clayton R. Johnson
Application Number: 29/214,039
