Staff member and rib assembly for an umbrella

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view from the bottom and one side of the staff member and rib assembly for an umbrella in accordance with the present invention showing a single pair of ribs;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the staff member and rib assembly;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the staff member and rib assembly;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the staff member and rib assembly, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is an elevational view of the staff member and rib assembly taken from a vantage point midway between the front and left side elevational views;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the staff member and rib assembly; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the staff member and rib assembly.

The broken lines in the drawings are for the purpose of illustrating and form no part of the claimed design.

The broken lines depict environmental subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a staff member and rib assembly for an umbrella, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hermanson; Terry (New York, NY), Raustiala; George (New York, NY)
Assignee:	Mr. Christmas Incorporated (New York, NY)
Appl. No.:	D/267,574
Filed:	October 18, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D3/10
Current International Class:	0303
Field of Search:	;D3/5,6,10 ;135/15.1,20.1,22,23,25.1,25.3,25.31,25.32,15.4,31,15,16,98,99,20.3,21 ;297/184.1

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D221039	June 1971	Zimmermann
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2001/0010231	August 2001	Johnson et al.
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2003/0089388	May 2003	Cassagne
2003/0131875	July 2003	Wu

Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto