Swab

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D1038384
  • Patent Number
    D1,038,384
  • Date Filed
    Friday, December 2, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, August 6, 2024
    4 months ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 118
    • D24 119
    • D24 127
    • D24 130
    • D24 133
    • D24 144
    • D24 146
    • D24 147
    • D24 184
    • D24 186
    • D24 200
    • D24 214
    • D08 315
    • D08 316
    • CPC
    • A61B18/2018
    • A61B2018/0231
    • A61C19/04
    • A61F13/38
    • B01L2300/0825
    • B01L3/5023
    • C12M1/30
    • G01N33/5302
    • B29C2035/0877
    • B29K2021/003
    • B29K2033/08
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
      Disclaimer
      This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a swab showing our new design according to a first embodiment.



FIG. 2 is a front view of our new design shown in FIG. 1.



FIG. 3 is a rear view of our new design shown in FIG. 1.



FIG. 4 is a top view of our new design shown in FIG. 1.



FIG. 5 is a bottom view of our new design shown in FIG. 1.



FIG. 6 is a left-side view of our new design shown in FIG. 1.



FIG. 7 is a right-side view of our new design shown in FIG. 1.



FIG. 8 is a close-up front view of a portion our new design shown in FIG. 1.



FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a swab showing our new design according to a second embodiment.



FIG. 10 is a front view of our new design shown in FIG. 9.



FIG. 11 is a rear view of our new design shown in FIG. 9.



FIG. 12 is a top view of our new design shown in FIG. 9.



FIG. 13 is a bottom view of our new design shown in FIG. 9.



FIG. 14 is a left-side view of our new design shown in FIG. 9.



FIG. 15 is a right-side view of our new design shown in FIG. 9; and,



FIG. 16 is a close-up front view of a portion our new design shown in FIG. 9.


The short broken lines in the figures are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article that form no part of the claimed design.


The claimed design may also be a sample collection swab, a biological sample collection swab, and/or a nasopharyngeal swab.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a swab, as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29770992 Feb 2021 US
Child 29861813 US