Shotgun wad

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shotgun wad according to the invention. The opposite side being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the shotgun wad of FIG. 1 with the fins in a deployed flared position after firing. The opposite side being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the shotgun wad of FIG. 1. The opposite side being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the shotgun wad of FIG. 1 with the fins in a flared position.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged top end view of the shotgun wad of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is an enlarged bottom end view of the shotgun wad of FIG. 1.

The broken lines depict portions of the shotgun wad that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for shotgun wad, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Carlson; Erik K. (Oak Grove, MN), Moser; Adam J. (Big Lake, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Vista Outdoor Operations LLC Anoka MN US
Assignee:	Vista Outdoor Operations LLC (Anoka, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/636,973
Filed:	February 13, 2018

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29553822	Feb 4, 2016	D810226

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Current U.S. Class:	D22/115
Current International Class:	2203
Field of Search:	;D22/115,116,451,453,199 ;D21/145 ;102/217,464,501,520,521,522,523,524,526 ;42/69.01,105 ;86/23,31,32

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Primary Examiner: Acker; Karen S
Assistant Examiner: Reinholdt, Jr.; Steven B
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Christensen, Fonder, Dardi & Herbert PLLC

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