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  • Patent Grant
  • D871029
  • Patent Number
    D871,029
  • Date Filed
    Friday, December 22, 2017
    6 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 31, 2019
    4 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D02 909
    • D02 910
    • D02 914
    • D02 915
    • D02 946
    • D02 965
    • CPC
    • A43B5/007
    • A43B23/30
    • A43B23/00
    • A43B21/00
    • A43B3/166
    • A43B21/52
  • International Classifications
    • 0204
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a heel protector showing my new design.



FIG. 2 illustrates the perspective view thereof in use on a shoe heel.



FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof. Right-side elevational, left-side elevational and rear elevational views thereof are identical to the front elevational view.



FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof.



FIG. 5 is a first variation of a bottom plan view thereof; and,



FIG. 6 is a second variation of a bottom plan view thereof.


The evenly broken lines throughout the drawings indicate environmental and optional features such as treads and grips, that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a heel protector, as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29563732 May 2016 US
Child 29630781 US