Flat-topped bumper and sheet member with a plurality of such bumpers

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a first embodiment of a flat-topped bumper and sheet member with a plurality of such bumpers showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an isometric view of a second embodiment of a flat-topped bumper and sheet member with a plurality of such bumpers showing my design;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a right elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 11 is a left elevational view thereof.

The rear elevational view of the first embodiment is identical to the front elevational view, and the right side elevational view is identical to the left. The rear elevational view of the second embodiment is identical to the front elevational view. In FIGS. 6-11, the cut-away line around the periphery indicates the periphery is indefinite and forms no part of the claimed invention.

Claims

The ornamental design for a flat-topped bumper and sheet member with a plurality of such bumpers, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Berger; Michael S. (White Bear Lake, MN)
Assignee:	3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/124,020
Filed:	May 30, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/402
Current International Class:	0809
Field of Search:	;D8/400,402,499 ;16/86A,86B,82 ;D25/157 ;248/345.1 ;428/178,182,183,40.1,42.1,42.3

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Primary Examiner: Lucas; Susan J.
Assistant Examiner: Rivard; Jennifer
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Trussell; James J.