Combined plush elephant and child's blanket

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combined plush elephant and child's blanket showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is perspective view thereof showing a flap on the child's blanket in an open position.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1-8 are for purposes of illustrating environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a combined plush elephant and child's blanket, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Simms; Victoria M. (Beverly Hills, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Simms/Mann Institute for Education and Community Developement Beverly Hills CA US
Assignee:	Simms/Mann Institute for Education and Community Development (Beverly Hills, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/581,364
Filed:	October 18, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D21/659; D21/616
Current International Class:	2101
Field of Search:	;D6/598 ;D11/158,162 ;D21/576-596,604-605,610-613,616,617-618,655-656,658-661 ;446/368-369,376,428,487 ;180/8.6

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Primary Examiner: Morris; Sandra L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dunlap Codding, P.C.