Mechanical fastener

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D796033
  • Patent Number
    D796,033
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, August 16, 2012
    12 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, August 29, 2017
    7 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 124-126
    • 604 358000
    • 604 387000
    • 604 389000
    • 604 390000
    • 604 391000
    • D09 434
    • D09 435
    • D20 22- 27
    • 024 442-452
  • International Classifications
    • 2404
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a mechanical fastener, showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof, the top view being a mirror image of the bottom view shown; and,



FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof, the left side view being a mirror image of the right side view.


In the drawings, the phantom line that surrounds the design forms no part of the claimed design. The stipple pattern in FIGS. 1 and 2 represents male or female mechanical fastening elements selected from the group consisting of hooks, stems, and loops. Mechanical fastening elements are shown in broken lines in FIGS. 4 and 5 and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a mechanical fastener, as shown and described.
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Number Date Country
Parent 13028912 Feb 2011 US
Child 29429799 US
Parent 13529517 Jun 2012 US
Child 13028912 US