Unity braid

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a unity braid according to the present application.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the unity braid of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the unity braid of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a left view of the unity braid of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right view of the unity braid of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the unity braid of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the unity braid of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the unity braid of FIG. 1, shown in an alternate configuration.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of the unity braid of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 10 is an enlarged side view of the unity braid of FIG. 4.

The broken-line showing of a bow illustrates portions of the unity braid and forms no part of the claimed design.

The unity braid is shown with a symbolic break in its length, represented by break lines. The appearance of any portion of the article between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a unity braid, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D797600
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 16, 2016
Date of Patent: Sep 19, 2017
Inventor: Lillian McGrath (Tyler, TX)
Primary Examiner: Cathron Brooks
Assistant Examiner: Teddy Falloway
Application Number: 29/554,795
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