Foldable step stool

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a foldable step stool;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawing views are included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a foldable step stool, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D979097
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 12, 2020
Date of Patent: Feb 21, 2023
Assignee: DOREL HOME FURNISHINGS, INC. (Wright City, MO)
Inventor: Jason A. Boyer (Columbus, IN)
Primary Examiner: Gino Colan
Application Number: 29/746,180
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Step Stool Type (D25/65)