Fan blade

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of the fan blade showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a back view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof from above.

FIG. 8 is another perspective view thereof from above.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view thereof from below; and,

FIG. 10 is another perspective view thereof from below.

Claims

The ornamental design for a fan blade, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D571455
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 3, 2006
Date of Patent: Jun 17, 2008
Inventors: Michael J. Hort (Chatswood, NSW 2067), Daniel Gasser (Tamarama, NSW 2026)
Primary Examiner: Lisa Lichtenstein
Attorney: TraskBritt
Application Number: 29/253,300
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Fan Or Ventilator Blade (D23/413)