Buoy

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top perspective view of a buoy showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a front, bottom perspective view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, the right-side elevational view, the left-side elevational view, and the rear elevational view being the mirror image.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line 4-4 shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a buoy, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1133957
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 6, 2024
Date of Patent: Jul 14, 2026
Inventor: Lee Knapp (Silverdale, WA)
Primary Examiner: Brett Miller
Assistant Examiner: Mary Anne Arntzen
Application Number: 29/971,876
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Buoy (D10/107)