Necklace with a built in guidance device

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  • Patent Grant
  • D768024
  • Patent Number
    D768,024
  • Date Filed
    Monday, September 22, 2014
    10 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, October 4, 2016
    8 years ago
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      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the necklace with a built in guidance device showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view thereof.


The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1 through 7 illustrate portions of the necklace with a built in guidance device that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design for a necklace with a built in guidance device, as shown and described.
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