Sponge

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of our design for a sponge; and,

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a sponge, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D956377
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 5, 2020
Date of Patent: Jun 28, 2022
Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH)
Inventor: Matthew Joshua Brewer (Deerfield Township, OH)
Primary Examiner: John R Yeh
Application Number: 29/757,332
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Scraper, Duster, Mop, Or Sponge (D32/40)