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Note sheets and related pads of note sheets

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  • Patent Grant
  • D681110
  • Patent Number
    D681,110
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, February 7, 2012
    12 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, April 30, 2013
    11 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
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    • D19 20- 34
    • D19 78
    • D19 87
    • D19 91
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  • International Classifications
    • 1901
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a note sheet embodying our new design with the note sheet configured to receive indicia and having a rectangular body portion and a rectangular tab portion with rounded shoulders.



FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the note sheet of FIG. 1, the bottom surface having a region of adhesive on the rectangular body portion.



FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the note sheet of FIG. 1.



FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the note sheet of FIG. 1.



FIG. 5 is a front-edge elevational view of the note sheet of FIG. 1.



FIG. 6 is a back-edge elevational view of the note sheet of FIG. 1.



FIG. 7 is a left-side elevational view of the note sheet of FIG. 1.



FIG. 8 is a right-side elevational view of the note sheet of FIG. 1.



FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of another note sheet embodying our new design with the note sheet configured to receive indicia and having a rectangular body portion and a rectangular tab portion with rounded shoulders and an overlay.



FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the note sheet of FIG. 9, the bottom surface having a region of adhesive on the rectangular body portion.



FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the note sheet of FIG. 9.



FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the note sheet of FIG. 9.



FIG. 13 is a front-edge elevational view of the note sheet of FIG. 9.



FIG. 14 is a back-edge elevational view of the note sheet of FIG. 9.



FIG. 15 is a left-side elevational view of the note sheet of FIG. 9.



FIG. 16 is a right-side elevational view of the note sheet of FIG. 9.



FIG. 17 is a top perspective view of a pad of note sheets including the note sheet of FIG. 9 and a bottom pad carrier sheet.



FIG. 18 is a bottom perspective view of the pad of note sheets of FIG. 17.



FIG. 19 is a top plan view of the pad of note sheets of FIG. 17.



FIG. 20 is a bottom plan view of the pad of note sheets of FIG. 17.



FIG. 21 is a front-edge elevational view of the pad of note sheets of FIG. 17.



FIG. 22 is a back-edge elevational view of the pad of note sheets of FIG. 17.



FIG. 23 is a left-side elevational view of the pad of note sheets of FIG. 17.



FIG. 24 is a right-side elevational view of the pad of note sheets of FIG. 17.



FIG. 25 is a top perspective view of two stacked pads of note sheets wherein each of the two stacked pads of note sheets is the pad of note sheets of FIG. 17 and the pads of note sheets are coupled together with a piece of tape that contacts the bottom surface of each pad of note sheets.



FIG. 26 is a bottom perspective view of the two stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 25.



FIG. 27 is a top plan view of the two stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 25.



FIG. 28 is a bottom plan view of the two stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 25.



FIG. 29 is a front-edge elevational view of the two stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 25.



FIG. 30 is a back-edge elevational view of the two stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 25.



FIG. 31 is a left-side elevational view of the two stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 25.



FIG. 32 is a right-side elevational view of the two stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 25.



FIG. 33 is a top perspective view of three stacked pads of note sheets wherein each of the three stacked pads of note sheets is the pad of note sheets of FIG. 17 and the pads of note sheets are coupled together with a piece of tape that contacts the bottom surface of each pad of note sheets.



FIG. 34 is a bottom perspective view of the three stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 33.



FIG. 35 is a top plan view of the three stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 33.



FIG. 36 is a bottom plan view of the three stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 33.



FIG. 37 is a front-edge elevational view of the three stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 33.



FIG. 38 is a back-edge elevational view of the three stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 33.



FIG. 39 is a left-side elevational view of the three stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 33; and,



FIG. 40 is a right-side elevational view of the three stacked pads of note sheets of FIG. 33.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental designs for note sheets and related pads of note sheets, as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29355485 Feb 2010 US
Child 29412793 US