Vacuum bag

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a the vacuum bag showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view thereof in a second position of use wherein the vacuum bag is partially folded;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view thereof in a third position of use wherein the vacuum bag is folded;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a left elevation view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a rear elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 15 is a right elevation view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a vacuum bag, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hein; Robin (Littleton, CO)
Assignee:	Karcher North America, Inc. (Englewood, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/380,623
Filed:	December 8, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D32/30
Current International Class:	1505
Field of Search:	;D32/25,30-31 ;55/367,373-374,376-378,DIG.2,DIG.3 ;15/347-353

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Sims; Kathleen M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sheridan Ross P.C.