Sealing device

- Zephyros, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention in an installed state.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a top-down view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a bottom-up view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a mirror image side profile view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.

The broken lines showing environment in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a sealing device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D938887
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 21, 2018
Date of Patent: Dec 21, 2021
Assignee: Zephyros, Inc. (Romeo, MI)
Inventor: Henry Richardson (Romeo, MI)
Primary Examiner: Steven J Czyz
Application Number: 29/654,182
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bracket Or Support (41) (D12/223); D8/394