Stern drive

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D1026955
  • Patent Number
    D1,026,955
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, June 23, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 14, 2024
    a month ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D15 4
    • D15 5
    • D15 1
    • D15 2
    • D15 3
    • CPC
    • B63H20/32
    • B63H23/32
    • B63H2020/323
    • B63H20/34
    • B63H20/00
    • B63H21/36
  • International Classifications
    • 1501
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a stern drive according to our new and ornamental design;



FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.


The broken lines illustrate the aspects of the stern drive that are not part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a stern drive, as shown and described.
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