Boat stabilizer

- Marine Dynamics, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the boat stabilizer, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a boat stabilizer, as shown.

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Patent History
Patent number: D589866
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 6, 2006
Date of Patent: Apr 7, 2009
Assignee: Marine Dynamics, Inc. (Lenexa, KS)
Inventors: Steven W. Templeman (Carthage, MO), Jon C. Templeman (Overland Park, KS)
Primary Examiner: Holly H. Baynham
Assistant Examiner: Cynthia M Chin
Attorney: McAfee & Taft
Application Number: 29/267,179
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (5) (D12/317)