Energy storage device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an energy storage device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the energy storage device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the energy storage device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the energy storage device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the energy storage device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the energy storage device shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the energy storage device shown in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for an energy storage device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D640191
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 12, 2008
Date of Patent: Jun 21, 2011
Assignee: Flextronics International Kft. (Tab)
Inventors: Nathan Like (Westland, MI), Robert F. Gutman (Fraser, MI)
Primary Examiner: Rosemary K Tarcza
Attorney: Marsh Fischmann & Breyfogle LLP
Application Number: 29/305,028
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Plural Cell Automotive Type (D13/104)