Firearm sling

- Bushnell Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top right rear isometric view of the firearm sling, showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a bottom right rear isometric view thereof.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view thereof.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged rear view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a left view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a right view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate structure or features of the firearm sling that form no part of the claimed design.

The straight-line surface shading and stippling shown in the drawings to represent the surface contours of the design, and are not intended to indicate surface decoration.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a firearm sling, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1031901
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 31, 2021
Date of Patent: Jun 18, 2024
Assignee: Bushnell Inc. (Overland Park, KS)
Inventors: Raymon Li (Guang Zhou), William Hemeyer (Overland Park, KS), Justin Smith (Overland Park, KS), Monte Koenigs (Overland Park, KS)
Primary Examiner: S. Bryan Reinholdt, Jr.
Assistant Examiner: Kaitlan Walker
Application Number: 29/821,701
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Firearm Element Or Attachment (D22/108)