Balloon and rod connector combined with the rod

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing my new design with the rod portion removed for a clear disclosure of the end configuration;

FIG. 2 is a reduced scale front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is an enlarged scale perspective view of the cross section along line 8--8 of FIG. 3.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a balloon and rod connector combined with the rod, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Sidwell; Paul E. (Sanford, FL)
Appl. No.:	D/228,733
Filed:	April 28, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D21/453; D20/43
Current International Class:	2101
Field of Search:	;D21/438-440,453,454 ;D11/117-130,146,164 ;D8/373,382,383,394,395,396 ;D20/42 ;446/220-226 ;40/212,214,591,592,606.01,606.03,606.11,606.12,607.1,607.11 ;428/7-9,12,23,27,31 ;248/309.1,310,314,499,500,503,509,176.1,346.01,910 ;24/30.5,543,545,555,570 ;211/13.1,60.1,89.01 ;116/28R,30,210,DIG.8,DIG.9

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Foreign Patent Documents

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	91/05592		May 1991		WO

Primary Examiner: Tuttle; Catherine
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Greiner; Stephen R.