Firearm bullet and portion of firearm cartridge

- RA Brands, L.L.C.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a bullet in accordance with the invention;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the bullet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the bullet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the bullet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right elevation view of the bullet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a left elevation view of the bullet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the bullet of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the bullet of FIG. 1; and,

FIGS. 9-16 are respectively like FIGS. 1-8 except that shading is not shown, and the diagonal hatching designates a contrast and the horizontal hatching designates a contrast that is different from the contrast designated by the diagonal hatching in accordance with the invention.

Claims

The ornamental design for a firearm bullet, as shown in the accompanying drawings and described above.

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Patent History
Patent number: D733252
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 6, 2013
Date of Patent: Jun 30, 2015
Assignee: RA Brands, L.L.C. (Madison, NC)
Inventors: Thomas J. Burczynski (Montour Falls, NY), Nick T. Sachse (Oak Ridge, NC)
Primary Examiner: Michael A Pratt
Application Number: 29/462,555
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Free Flight Projectile (D22/115)