Asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D986049
  • Patent Number
    D986,049
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, September 27, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 16, 2023
    a year ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D08 382
    • D08 394-396
    • D24 143
    • CPC
    • A61M39/1011
    • F16L2201/44
    • F16L23/04
    • F16L23/06
    • F16L23/10
    • F16L37/1225
  • International Classifications
    • 0808
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top, left, front perspective view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 2 is a top, right, front perspective view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 3 is a bottom, left, front perspective view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 4 is a bottom, right, front perspective view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 7 is a top plan view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 9 is a left side elevation view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 10 is a right side elevation view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 11 is a top, right, front exploded perspective view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 12 is a top, left, back exploded perspective view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings.



FIG. 13 is a top, left, back perspective view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings in an open position; and,



FIG. 14 is a top, right, front perspective view of an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings in an open position.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for an asymmetric clamp for joining sanitary fittings, as shown.
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 17725472 Apr 2022 US
Child 29854677 US