Retroreflective article

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a retroreflective article, showing the new design.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being the same as the front elevational view; and,

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view being the same as the right side elevational view.

The shading shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is provided only to illustrate that the top surface is retroreflective. It is not indicative of texture or other surface artifacts. The shading shown in FIG. 3 is provided only to illustrate a flat surface.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a retroreflective article, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Vandenberg; John L. (Maplewood, MN)
Assignee:	3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/248,186
Filed:	August 2, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D5/63; D5/56
Current International Class:	0506
Field of Search:	;D5/7.2,30,37,43,47,50,52,53,55,56,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,66,40 ;D6/595,608,613,616,617,622 ;428/17,542.2,151,154,582-583

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US. Appl. No. 29/248,187, entitled "Retroreflective Article", filed Aug. 2, 2006. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Lane; Sheryl