Antenna

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an antenna, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a back perspective view of the antenna shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a back elevation of the antenna shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a left elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the antenna shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the antenna shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of an antenna, showing our new design;

FIG. 10 is a back perspective view of the antenna shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a front elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a back elevation of the antenna shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 13 is a right elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 14 is a left elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 15 is a top plan view of the antenna shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of the antenna shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of an antenna, showing our new design;

FIG. 18 is a back perspective view of the antenna shown in FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is a front elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 17;

FIG. 20 is a back elevation of the antenna shown in FIG. 17;

FIG. 21 is a right elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 17;

FIG. 22 is a left elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 17;

FIG. 23 is a top plan view of the antenna shown in FIG. 17;

FIG. 24 is a bottom plan view of the antenna shown in FIG. 17;

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of an antenna, showing our new design;

FIG. 26 is a back perspective view of the antenna shown in FIG. 25;

FIG. 27 is a front elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 25;

FIG. 28 is a back elevation of the antenna shown in FIG. 25;

FIG. 29 is a right elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 25;

FIG. 30 is a left elevation view of the antenna shown in FIG. 25;

FIG. 31 is a top plan view of the antenna shown in FIG. 25; and,

FIG. 32 is a bottom plan view of the antenna shown in FIG. 25.

In the drawings, the details shown in broken lines depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Ross, III; John Edwin (Moab, UT), Schneider; Richard E. (Wildwood, MO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Antennas Direct, Inc. Ellisville MO US
Assignee:	Antennas Direct, Inc. (Ellisville, MO)
Appl. No.:	D/713,645
Filed:	November 18, 2019

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
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	12050133	Mar 17, 2008	7609222
	PCT/US2008/061908	Apr 29, 2008
	12040464	Feb 29, 2008	7839347
	12050133	Mar 17, 2008	7609222

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/230
Current International Class:	1403
Field of Search:	;D14/138,230-238,299,358 ;D12/42,43

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Primary Examiner: Windmuller; John
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C. Fussner; Anthony G.

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