Squeeze bulb

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a squeeze bulb embodying the invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the squeeze bulb of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the squeeze bulb of FIG. 1.

The broken lines in FIGS. 1-3 represent unclaimed environmental subject matter.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a squeeze bulb, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D620587
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 3, 2008
Date of Patent: Jul 27, 2010
Inventor: Lance A. Reyniers (Milwaukee, WI)
Primary Examiner: Robert M Spear
Assistant Examiner: Karen Acker
Attorney: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Application Number: 29/299,754
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Miscellaneous (D23/499)