One-wheeled vehicle

Description

FIG. 1 is an top, front, and right side perspective view of a one-wheeled vehicle according to the invention.

FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof.

Any stippling and shading lines shown in the drawings represent the approximate three-dimensional contour of the design, and are not intended to indicate surface decoration.

The dash-dot-dot-dash lines in the drawings represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a one-wheeled vehicle, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hoffmann; Christopher J. (Portland, OR), Ozrelic; Anthony J. (Bend, OR), Stoermer; Gregory Scott (Aurora, OR)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type RYNO MOTORS INC. Beaverton OR US
Assignee:	RYNO Motors, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Appl. No.:	D/453,578
Filed:	April 30, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/107
Current International Class:	1211
Field of Search:	;D12/107,111,108,124,109,113,112 ;280/205,1.13,208,304.5,283,276,240,381.1,284,256,286,265,268,271,288,257,279,288.2,288.4,210,287,278 ;180/21,65.51,220,68.5 ;701/22 ;D21/432,419,663,435,662 ;74/594.3,527 ;16/44 ;156/294 ;29/428 ;224/419

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M
Assistant Examiner: Harvey; Ryan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kolisch Hartwell, P.C.