Folding step stool

- Cosco, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a folding step stool illustrating our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof in an opened position, with the left side elevational view being substantially similar;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof in a closed position.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • 11-135 Two Step.TM. Folding Step Stool, Cosco.RTM. A Dorel Company, Home Furnishings, 1996, p. 17. 11-302 Big Step.TM. Folding Step Stool and 11-307 Deluxe Big Step.TM. Folding Step Stool/Chair, Cosco.RTM. A Dorel Company, Home Furnishings, 1996, p. 18.
Patent History
Patent number: D414566
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 13, 1998
Date of Patent: Sep 28, 1999
Assignee: Cosco, Inc. (Columbus, IN)
Inventors: William R. Gibson (Kent, OH), Enrique R. Giner (Streetsboro, OH)
Primary Examiner: Doris Clark
Law Firm: Barnes & Thornburg
Application Number: 0/92,158
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Step Stool Type (D25/65)
International Classification: 2504;