Swim vest

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the swim vest, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right-side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left-side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dash-dash broken lines shown along the perimeter of the swim vest in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 6, and 7 illustrates seaming in the fabric.

Claims

The ornamental design for a swim vest, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1043882
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 13, 2022
Date of Patent: Sep 24, 2024
Assignee: Splash About International Limited (Grimsby)
Inventors: Lesley Beach (Grimsby), Bernadette Spofforth (Grimsby)
Primary Examiner: Cary M Robinson
Assistant Examiner: Emily Anna Saunders
Application Number: 29/823,005