Self-engaging bundling strap provided with machine readable code

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a self-engaging bundling strap provided with machine readable code showing our new design in use;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a self-engaging bundling strap provided with machine readable code showing our new design in use;

FIG. 3 is a fragmentary top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a end view;

FIG. 7 is a end view; and,

FIG. 8 is a full top view of a self-engaging bundling strap provided with machine readable code.

The broken lines showing the fastener elements in FIGS.1-8 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a self-engaging bundling strap provided with machine readable code, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Seth; Jayshree (Woodbury, MN)
Assignee:	3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/178,120
Filed:	March 21, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/396; D20/22
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D8/396,394 ;20/22,27 ;D18/24 ;40/665,637,305,299.01,367 ;264/30.5R,30.5S,31U,304,306,450,16R,68R

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Andoll; Gregory
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Griswold; Gary L. Sprague; Robert W. Bond; William J.