Menstrual applicator

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D1029254
  • Patent Number
    D1,029,254
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, May 24, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 28, 2024
    7 months ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 141
    • D24 114
    • CPC
    • A61F13/26
    • A61F13/266
    • A61F13/263
    • A61F13/55185
    • A61F13/20
    • A61F13/2051
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a menstrual applicator showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a first side elevation in view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a second side elevation in view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a third side elevation in view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a fourth side elevation in view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof, shown at an enlarged scale; and,



FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof, shown at an enlarged scale.


The broken lines shown in the drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the menstrual applicator that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a menstrual applicator, as shown and described.
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