Transparent plant stake with transparent tie member

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a transparent plant stake with transparent tie member showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view ofthe embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an end elevational view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view ofthe embodiment shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a perspective illustration of the tie member shown in the unsecured position.

The broken line showing of the plant in FIGS. 1 through 5 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design. The breaks are shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4 to indicate of indeterminate length.

Claims

The ornamental design for a transparent plant stake with transparent tie member, as shown.

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Inventors:	Barbi; Mary Jo (Yardley, PA), Sullivan; Barbara (Yardley, PA), Godshalk; James Bond (Yardley, PA)
Assignee:	Barbi; Mary Jo (Yardley, PA) Sullivan; Barbara (Yardley, PA)
Appl. No.:	D/147,950
Filed:	September 11, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/1; D6/403
Current International Class:	0699
Field of Search:	;D6/403,405,417 ;D8/1 ;D11/143,144 ;D22/147,148 ;D34/5 ;47/44,45,46,47 ;248/27.8 ;206/423

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Coles; Doris V.
Assistant Examiner: De; Mimosa
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sperry, Zoda & Kane