Tip protector

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tip protector showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the tip protector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the tip protector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the tip protector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the tip protector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the tip protector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the tip protector of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the tip protector of FIG. 1.

The broken lines in the figures show portions of the tip protector that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tip protector, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1095829
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 22, 2024
Date of Patent: Sep 30, 2025
Assignee: Raine Medical, Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Inventors: Gabrielle Kelly (Alto, MI), Kristi Schelhaas (Jenison, MI)
Primary Examiner: Bao-Yen T Nguyen
Assistant Examiner: Amanda J Berlinski
Application Number: 29/969,503
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