Artificial tree leaf

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an artificial tree leaf showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left end elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right end elevation view thereof.

Features shown in dashed lines in the Figures do not form a part of the claimed invention.

Claims

The ornamental design for an artificial tree leaf, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D630969
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 23, 2009
Date of Patent: Jan 18, 2011
Inventor: James F. Mattis (Northville, MI)
Primary Examiner: Stella M Reid
Assistant Examiner: Elizabeth J Oswecki
Attorney: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, PLC
Application Number: 29/340,705