Protective bumper

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a protective bumper showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the left or right side of FIG. 2, shown in an upended position;

FIG. 4 is an elevational view of the front or rear side of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

The partial stippling shown in FIG. 5 is understood to continue throughout the bottom surface of the bumper.

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Patent History
Patent number: D378054
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 12, 1995
Date of Patent: Feb 18, 1997
Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventor: Robert J. Engberg (Fairmont, MN)
Primary Examiner: Philip S. Hyder
Assistant Examiner: C. Tuttle
Attorneys: Gary L. Griswold, Walter N. Kirn, Leland D. Schultz
Application Number: 0/47,734
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8402