Helmet face guard buckle for tethered mouthguards

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a helmet face guard buckle for tethered mouthguards showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is an enlarged side elevational view thereof, the opposite side being a mirror image.

The helmet and portions thereof shown in broken lines in FIGS. 1-6 are shown for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a helmet face guard buckle for tethered mouthguards, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kittelsen; Jon D. (Fridley, MN)
Assignee:	E-Z Gard Industries, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/008,791
Filed:	May 24, 1993

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Current U.S. Class:	D29/122
Field of Search:	;D29/7-9,12-18 ;2/424,425,11,15,9,173,206 ;128/861

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Primary Examiner: McInroy; Ruth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Palmatier, Sjoquist & Helget