Strap shortening device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a strap shortening device showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the side opposite being identical;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view thereof taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an end elevational view thereof, the end opposite being identical; and

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of a modified embodiment of the design shown in FIGS. 1 through 6.

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Patent History
Patent number: D319174
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 3, 1989
Date of Patent: Aug 20, 1991
Inventor: Larry L. Flanigan (East Hartford, CT)
Primary Examiner: Bernard Ansher
Assistant Examiner: R. Barkai
Attorney: Ira S. Dorman
Application Number: 7/374,936
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8383