Flex dropper

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D1016620
  • Patent Number
    D1,016,620
  • Date Filed
    Friday, June 17, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, March 5, 2024
    9 months ago
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    Field of Search
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    • A47G19/2205
    • A47G19/2272
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  • International Classifications
    • 0901
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a flex dropper;



FIG. 2 is a front view of the flex dropper, the rear view, the right side view, and the left side view being identical thereto;



FIG. 3 is a top view of the flex dropper;



FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the flex dropper;



FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the flex dropper with a cap removed;



FIG. 6 is a front view of the flex dropper with the cap removed;



FIG. 7 is a back view of the flex dropper with the cap removed;



FIG. 8 is a right side view of the flex dropper with the cap removed;



FIG. 9 is a left side view of the flex dropper with the cap removed;



FIG. 10 is a top view of the flex dropper with the cap removed; and,



FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the flex dropper with the cap removed.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a flex dropper, as shown and described.
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