Fan blade

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D476729
  • Patent Number
    D476,729
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, January 10, 2002
    23 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 1, 2003
    21 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D23 413
    • D23 385
    • D23 377
    • D23 379
    • D23 411
    • 416 5
    • 416 210 R
  • International Classifications
    • 2304
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
      Disclaimer
      Terminal disclaimer
Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a view of a first flat side of the fan blade;




FIG. 2 is a view of a second flat side of the fan blade, opposite the first side;




FIG. 3 is a back view of the fan blade; viewed from the connection end of the blade;




FIG. 4 is a front view of the fan blade, opposite the connection end of the blade; and,




FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the first side of the fan blade.




The fan connection portion shown in FIGS. 1,2, and 5 in broken lines is not an integral part of the disclosure and claimed design, and is hereby disclaimed from the present application. Also, the back framing shown in FIG. 2 in broken lines is not an integral part of the disclosure and claimed design, and is hereby disclaimed from the present application.




The surface shading on the illustrated fan blade, including the stippling on the blade's outer frame, is intended only to show the character and contour of the surface and not surface indicia.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for a fan blade, as shown and described.
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Entry
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