Step device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the step device of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a back elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof;

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

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown throughout the views, which are immediately adjacent to the shaded areas and define unshaded regions, represent the bounds of the claimed design, while all other broken lines are directed to environment and are for illustrative purposes only; the broken lines form no part of the claimed design. The broken line, non-claimed, subject matter showing “T&B” is a registered trademark of Thomas & Betts International, Inc.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D655597
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 19, 2010
Date of Patent: Mar 13, 2012
Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc (Wilmington, DE)
Inventors: Jared Matzek (Hager City, WI), Ed Jacobs (Germantown, TN)
Primary Examiner: Jeffrey D Asch
Attorney: G. Andrew Barger
Application Number: 29/370,451
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/349; D8/380; Stair Tread, Step Or Ladder Rung (D25/69)