Foldable step stool

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D979097
  • Patent Number
    D979,097
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, August 12, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 21, 2023
    a year ago
  • Inventors
    • Boyer; Jason A. (Columbus, IN, US)
  • Original Assignees
  • Examiners
    • Colan; Gino
    Agents
    • Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Abstract
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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Entry
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