Support strap

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Description

FIG. 1 provides a perspective view of the support strap.

FIG. 2 shows a top view of the support strap of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 presents a first side view of the support strap.

FIG. 4 presents a second opposing side view of the support strap.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 6 provides a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 provides a front view of the support strap.

The releasable ring connectors in the support strap are shown in broken lines and do not form a part of the claimed invention. Likewise, the reinforcing folds in the strap are shown in broken lines and do not form a part of the claimed invention. The support strap is shown wrapped around a tree trunk. The tree trunk is likewise shown in broken lines and forms no part of the claimed invention.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for a support strap, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/230,953, Palasini.
  • Pages (7) from treesuit.com showing treesuit tree stand (available at least as of Jul. 11, 2005).
  • Pages (5) from treelounge.com showing Tree Lounge tree stand (© 2004).
  • Photographs (2) of Anderson Tree Sling taken around 2005, and was available around 1979 or earlier.
  • Photographs (2) of tree harness manufactured in around 1977.
  • Pages (2) from cabelas.com showing Trophy line Tree Saddle; Printed as of Jul. 2005; © 1996-2005.
  • Pages (2) from cabelas.com showing Summit Trophy Chair Strap on Seat (© 1996-2005).
  • Pages (2) from cabelas.com showing Big Came Swivel Tree Seat (© 1996-2005).
  • Pages (13) from trophylineusa.com showing Tree Saddle (© 2003).
  • Pages (21) from Redhead 2003 Fall Hunting Catalog showing tree stands secured with straps; pp. 236-251 and pp. 254-258.
  • Photographs (3) of seat used personnally by Mmr. Palasini in the mid 1990's or earlier.
Patent History
Patent number: D553801
Type: Grant
Filed: May 27, 2005
Date of Patent: Oct 23, 2007
Inventor: Guido A. Palasini (LeLand, MS)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: Karen Acker
Attorney: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Application Number: 29/230,954
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Harness Or Reflective Body Covering (D29/101.1)