Sponge

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D957771
  • Patent Number
    D957,771
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, July 18, 2019
    5 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 12, 2022
    2 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D32 40- 43
    • D32 46- 49
    • CPC
    • A47L13/16
    • A47L13/10
  • International Classifications
    • 0705
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
      Disclaimer
      This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of our new design for a sponge shown in a state of use;



FIG. 2 is another perspective view showing the claimed design in a second state of use thereof;



FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view showing our new design for a sponge;



FIG. 4 is a top perspective view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and



FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view thereof, the right side being a mirror image thereof; and,



FIG. 8 is a front elevation view thereof, the rear being a mirror image thereof.


The broken lines in the drawings illustrate environmental structure that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a sponge, as shown and described.
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Continuation in Parts (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29688514 Apr 2019 US
Child 29698632 US