Kinesiology tape strip with release liner grid lines

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a kinesiology tape strip with release liner grid lines showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a first side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a second side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a first end elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a second end elevational view thereof.

The portions illustrated in broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a kinesiology tape strip with release liner grid lines, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Arbesman; Ray (Toronto, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Arbesman; Ray Toronto N/A CA
Assignee:	SPIDERTECH INC. (Toronto, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/473,983
Filed:	November 27, 2013

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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May 29, 2013 [CA]			151358

Current U.S. Class:	D24/189
Current International Class:	2404
Field of Search:	;D24/106,124,127,135,187-192,200,206,212,213 ;D26/138 ;D29/120.1 ;128/200.24,203.12,848 ;206/390,441 ;602/21,22,41,55,75,79 ;606/199,204.45 ;607/135

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M
Assistant Examiner: Heflin; Darcey E
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Patterson & Sheridan, LLP