Fingertip protector

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top right side perspective view of a fingertip protector showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom left side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front side elevation view with the back side elevation view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top side plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom side plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a fingertip protector, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D829385
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 15, 2016
Date of Patent: Sep 25, 2018
Inventor: Cheryl A. Ivany (Dartmouth)
Primary Examiner: George D. Kirschbaum
Assistant Examiner: Maria J Edwards
Application Number: 29/574,385
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