Tree trunk protector

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tree trunk protector showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view, shown in a flat stored position and broken away for convenience of illustration;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view, shown in a flat stored position;

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view, shown is a flat stored position and broken away for convenience of illustration; and,

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines showing environment in FIG. 1 are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D403929
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 21, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 12, 1999
Inventor: Donald L. Evans (Reno, NV)
Primary Examiner: Doris V. Coles
Assistant Examiner: Catherine R. Oliver
Attorney: Ian F. Burns
Application Number: 0/69,723
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 8/1
International Classification: 0801;