Portable electronic flare system

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D854437
  • Patent Number
    D854,437
  • Date Filed
    Friday, February 10, 2017
    7 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 23, 2019
    5 years ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable electronic flare system showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a front view of the design shown in an alternate position; and,



FIG. 9 is a rear view thereof.


The size of the carrying case may vary to accommodate differing numbers of flares.


The shapes of the flares may vary from the exemplary round and rectangular shapes shown in the drawings, and may include ovoid or polygonal shapes.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a portable electronic flare system, as shown.
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