Personal flotation device
Description
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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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
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
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Belt Or Vest Type (e.g., Life Preserver) (D21/805)