Personal flotation device

- The Coleman Company, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of my personal flotation device;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view thereof, shown in relation to a user of my personal flotation device.

The broken line showing is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a personal flotation device, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • Product tag from “Aqua Sphere® aqua Bobber™” flotation device (2005).
Patent History
Patent number: D623714
Type: Grant
Filed: May 12, 2009
Date of Patent: Sep 14, 2010
Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc. (Wichita, KS)
Inventor: Ralph E. Steger (Baxley, GA)
Primary Examiner: Janice E Seeger
Assistant Examiner: Zenia I Bennett
Attorney: Kelly S. Elsea
Application Number: 29/336,952
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