Buckle for a rifle sling

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D991389
  • Patent Number
    D991,389
  • Date Filed
    Monday, August 8, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 4, 2023
    a year ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front, top perspective view of a buckle for a rifle sling according to the invention.



FIG. 2 is a rear, bottom perspective view of a buckle for a rifle sling according to the invention.



FIG. 3 is a top, plan view of a buckle for a rifle sling according to the invention.



FIG. 4 is a bottom, plan view of a buckle for a rifle sling according to the invention.



FIG. 5 is a front, elevational view of a buckle for a rifle sling according to the invention.



FIG. 6 is a rear, elevational view of a buckle for a rifle sling according to the invention.



FIG. 7 is a right side, elevational view of a buckle for a rifle sling according to the invention; and,



FIG. 8 is a left side, elevational view of a buckle for a rifle sling according to the invention.


The broken lines having equal dash lengths in the drawings illustrate structure and/or features that form no part of the claimed design. The dash-dot-dash broken lines define the bounds of the claimed design and form no part thereof.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design for a buckle for a rifle sling, as shown and described.
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29611392 Jul 2017 US
Child 29849002 US