Robotic device

- Boston Dynamics, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a robotic device showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is the bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines depict portions of the robotic device that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D1085192
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 15, 2023
Date of Patent: Jul 22, 2025
Assignee: Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Waltham, MA)
Inventor: Aaron Abroff (Acton, MA)
Primary Examiner: Eric L Goodman
Assistant Examiner: Vincent T Andrews
Application Number: 29/921,268
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Miscellaneous (D15/199)