Briefcase

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a briefcase with a front flap in a first orientation;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 1 with the front flap in a second orientation;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a briefcase with a front flap in a first orientation;

FIG. 10 is a front view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a rear view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 9;

FIG. 12 is a left side view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 9;

FIG. 13 is a right side view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 9;

FIG. 14 is a top view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 9;

FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 9; and,

FIG. 16 is a front perspective view of the embodiment of the briefcase of FIG. 9 with the front flap in a second orientation.

The broken lines shown in the figures are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The drawings include grey surface shading that represents contour and not surface ornamentation or color.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a briefcase, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Wu; Peter C. (Sunnyside, NY)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type TUMI, INC. Edison NJ US
Assignee:	TUMI, INC. (Edison, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/675,552
Filed:	January 3, 2019

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Current U.S. Class:	D3/289; D3/900
Current International Class:	0301
Field of Search:	;D3/217,226,273,276,283,289,290,301,900

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Primary Examiner: Rivas; April
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Lando & Anastasi, LLP