Game tower

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D847905
  • Patent Number
    D847,905
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, December 27, 2017
    6 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 7, 2019
    5 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D21 369
    • D21 370
    • D21 371
    • D21 385
    • D21 329
    • D21 325
    • D21 394
    • D14 307
    • D14 172
    • D14 129
    • D14 325
    • D14 401
    • D14 371
    • D14 126
    • D14 439
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    • D14 450
    • D14 128
    • D14 375
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    • 463 013000
    • 463 011000
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    • 463 020000
    • 463 025000
    • 463 031000
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    • 463 030000
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    • 273 138100
    • D19 60
    • D16 226
    • D08 335
    • D08 331
    • D08 334
    • D26 14
    • CPC
    • G07F17/32
    • G07F17/34
    • G07F17/3211
    • G07F17/3244
    • G07F17/3267
  • International Classifications
    • 2103
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
      Disclaimer
      This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front perspective view from above of an embodiment of the claimed design;



FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the claimed design of FIG. 1;



FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the claimed design of FIG. 1;



FIG. 4 is a first side view of the claimed design of FIG. 1;



FIG. 5 is a second side view of the claimed design of FIG. 1;



FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the claimed design of FIG. 1;



FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the claimed design of FIG. 1;



FIG. 8 is a front perspective view from above of another embodiment of the claimed design;



FIG. 9 is a front elevation view of the claimed design of FIG. 8;



FIG. 10 is a rear elevation view of the claimed design of FIG. 8;



FIG. 11 is a first side view of the claimed design of FIG. 8;



FIG. 12 is a second side view of the claimed design of FIG. 8;



FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the claimed design of FIG. 8; and,



FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the claimed design of FIG. 8.


The broken line showing of portions of the gaming tower depicts environment and forms no part of the claim.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a game tower, as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
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Child 29631060 US