Flexible trough

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D983755
  • Patent Number
    D983,755
  • Date Filed
    Monday, May 10, 2021
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, April 18, 2023
    a year ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a flexible trough with a gate on the front of the flexible trough in a closed position;



FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a back view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a left-side view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right-side view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the flexible trough with the gate on the front of the flexible trough in an opened position;



FIG. 9 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 10 is a back view thereof;



FIG. 11 is a left-side view thereof;



FIG. 12 is a right-side view thereof;



FIG. 13 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 14 is a bottom view thereof.


The dashed broken lines depict portions of the flexible trough that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a flexible trough, as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29645348 Apr 2018 US
Child 29782910 US