Heel protector

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D991640
  • Patent Number
    D991,640
  • Date Filed
    Monday, October 28, 2019
    5 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 11, 2023
    a year 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
Abstract
Description


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



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



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



FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof.



FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.



FIG. 6 is another bottom plan view thereof in a different environment.



FIG. 7 is another embodiment of a bottom plan view thereof; and,



FIG. 8 is another bottom plan view thereof in a different environment.


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 (2)
Number Date Country
Parent 29630776 Dec 2017 US
Child 29710939 US
Parent 29563732 May 2016 US
Child 29630776 US