Support strap

Description

FIG. 1 provides a perspective view of the support strap.

FIG. 2 shows a top view of the support strap of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 presents a first side view of the support strap.

FIG. 4 presents a second opposing side view of the support strap.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 6 provides a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 provides a front view of the support strap.

The releasable ring connectors in the support strap are shown in broken lines and do not form a part of the claimed invention. Likewise, the reinforcing folds in the strap are shown in broken lines and do not form a part of the claimed invention. The support strap is shown wrapped around a tree trunk. The tree trunk is likewise shown in broken lines and forms no part of the claimed invention.

Claims

CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for a support strap, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Palasini; Guido A. (LeLand, MS)
Appl. No.:	D/230,954
Filed:	May 27, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D29/101.1
Current International Class:	3004
Field of Search:	;D29/100,100.1,101.2,101.4,124 ;D21/683 ;D30/152 ;2/311 ;119/770 ;182/3-6,9,133 ;244/151R ;297/485

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Other References

US. Appl. No. 29/230,953, Palasini. cited by other . Pages (7) from treesuit.com showing treesuit tree stand (available at least as of Jul. 11, 2005). cited by other . Pages (5) from treelounge.com showing Tree Lounge tree stand (.COPYRGT. 2004). cited by other . Photographs (2) of Anderson Tree Sling taken around 2005, and was available around 1979 or earlier. cited by other . Photographs (2) of tree harness manufactured in around 1977. cited by other . Pages (2) from cabelas.com showing Trophy line Tree Saddle; Printed as of Jul. 2005; .COPYRGT. 1996-2005. cited by other . Pages (2) from cabelas.com showing Summit Trophy Chair Strap on Seat (.COPYRGT. 1996-2005). cited by other . Pages (2) from cabelas.com showing Big Came Swivel Tree Seat (.COPYRGT. 1996-2005). cited by other . Pages (13) from trophylineusa.com showing Tree Saddle (.COPYRGT. 2003). cited by other . Pages (21) from Redhead 2003 Fall Hunting Catalog showing tree stands secured with straps; pp. 236-251 and pp. 254-258. cited by other . Photographs (3) of seat used personnally by Mmr. Palasini in the mid 1990's or earlier. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Acker; Karen
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Speed; Lea H. Brewer; Peter L.