Ocular mask

Description

FIG. 1 is a top-plan view of a fourth embodiment of an ocular mask according to the present designs, the bottom-plan view being mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the embodiment of FIG. 1, the rear, left-side and right-side being an identical image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 taken through line 3-3 of the embodiment of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 taken through line 4-4 of the embodiment of FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental designs for an ocular mask, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Christie; Bruce (Claremont, CA), Peterson; Edward W. (Coto de Caza, CA), van de Pol; Corina (Orange, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Christie; Bruce Peterson; Edward W. van de Pol; Corina Claremont Coto de Caza Orange CA CA CA US US US
Assignee:	AcuFocus, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/413,468
Filed:	February 15, 2012

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29350008	Nov 10, 2009	D656526

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Current U.S. Class:	D16/101
Current International Class:	1606
Field of Search:	;D16/101,300-342 ;D29/109,110 ;D24/110.2 ;351/41,44,45,46,51,52,61,62,92,103-123,130,140,153,158,138 ;2/13,441 ;D21/483,659-661

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Primary Examiner: Barkai; Raphael
Assistant Examiner: Gholson; Randall
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP