Safety plug

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the safety plug;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a right elevation view thereof with the safety plug shown in an open configuration, and in an environment;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view thereof with the safety plug shown in an open configuration, and in an environment;

FIG. 10 is a right elevational view thereof with the safety plug shown in a closed configuration, and in an environment;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view thereof with the safety plug shown in a closed configuration, and in an environment; and,

FIG. 12 is a front perspective view thereof with the safety plug shown in a closed configuration, and in an environment.

In FIGS. 8-12 the broken lines illustrate environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a safety plug, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1021801
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 31, 2022
Date of Patent: Apr 9, 2024
Assignee: Alpha/Omega Energy Solutions, LLC (Cumberland Gap, TN)
Inventors: Bradley Lance Pearman (Cumberland Gap, TN), Kenny Lavelle Miller (Madeira Beach, FL)
Primary Examiner: Rhea Shields
Assistant Examiner: Ikeadi M Ndukwu
Application Number: 29/833,009
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D13/118)