Forefoot plate for a shoe sole

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a forefoot plate for a shoe sole showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the forefoot plate for a shoe sole;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the forefoot plate for a shoe sole;

FIG. 4 is a medial side view of the forefoot plate for a shoe sole;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the forefoot plate for a shoe sole;

FIG. 6 is a lateral side view of the forefoot plate for a shoe sole;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the forefoot plate for a shoe sole; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the forefoot plate for a shoe sole.

A forefoot plate for a shoe sole is shown in FIGS. 1-8. The broken lines shown in the drawings represent portions of a forefoot plate for a shoe sole that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a forefoot plate for a shoe sole, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	McCoy; Kevin (Melrose, MA), St. Peter; Aaron (Hampstead, NH)
Assignee:	New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. (Boston, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/379,447
Filed:	November 19, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D2/968
Current International Class:	0204
Field of Search:	;D2/896,946,947,949,961,962,976,950-960,968 ;36/83,88,91,92,93,95,103,104,107,113,114,115,116,132,13,6,7.6,12,14,15,22R,25R,28,32R,43,44,59R,62

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Primary Examiner: Oswecki; Elizabeth J
Attorney, Agent or Firm: New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.