Boating accessory

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective top view of a hydrofoil boat accessory embodying my design, the hydrofoil without a cover for mounting on the anti-ventilation plate of an outboard motor, sterndrive, trolling motor or trolling plate;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective bottom view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a boating accessory, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D728444
Type: Grant
Filed: May 17, 2013
Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
Assignee: Sport Marine Technologies, Inc. (Pilot Point, TX)
Inventor: James F. Corn (Kearney, MO)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia M Chin
Application Number: 29/455,241
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (5) (D12/317)