Rigging system including curved vang tubes

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a rigging system including curved vang tubes, showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a side view thereof; the opposite side view is a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged detail view of the portion of FIG. 2 identified by the broken line circle.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.

The broken line circle labeled with a number ‘3’ and superimposed over the side view in FIG. 2 defines an area of the side view that is enlarged and shown in greater detail in FIG. 3. Neither the broken line circle nor the number ‘3’ form any part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a rigging system including curved vang tubes, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D847723
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 17, 2017
Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
Assignee: UP Marine Technology Limited (Wanchai)
Inventor: Julian Bethwaite (Wanchai)
Primary Examiner: Sandra S Snapp
Assistant Examiner: Ieisha N Price
Application Number: 29/600,931
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bracket Or Support (41) (D12/223)