Compact device for illuminating a flat surface

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an illustration of a compact device for illuminating flat surface;

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear end view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a front end view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a compact device for illuminating a flat surface, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Bennett, Jr.; James F. (Nantucket, MA)
Assignee:	Lightwedge, LLC (Nantucker, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/238,922
Filed:	September 23, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D26/37
Current International Class:	2602
Field of Search:	;D26/37-50 ;362/157,158,171-174,183-208

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Primary Examiner: Jackson; Marcus A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP Brackett, Jr.; Tim L.