Binoculars

- Nikon
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of binoculars showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side view, the right view being a mirror image of the left view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of folded position thereof;

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a left side view, the right view being a mirror image of the left view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of folded position; and,

FIG. 16 is a rear perspective view thereof.

The broken lines depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for binoculars, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D579472
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 5, 2007
Date of Patent: Oct 28, 2008
Assignee: Nikon Corporation (Tokyo)
Inventor: Masaaki Yanagisawa (Chigasaki)
Primary Examiner: Paula Greene
Attorney: Oliff & Berridge, PLC
Application Number: 29/290,445
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Binocular (D16/133)