Clamp for a sanitary fitting

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D695100
  • Patent Number
    D695,100
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, October 18, 2011
    13 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 10, 2013
    11 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D08 394-396
    • D08 356
    • D08 383
    • 024 0160PB
    • 024 0170AP
    • 024 03050P
    • 024 03050S
    • 024 300-302
    • 024 339000
    • 024 DIG016
    • 248 058000
    • 248 060000
    • 248 074300
  • International Classifications
    • 0808
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a bottom-front isometric view of a clamp for a sanitary fitting in an open configuration.



FIG. 2 is a top-left isometric view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.



FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.



FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.



FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.



FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.



FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.



FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.



FIG. 9 is a bottom-front isometric view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting in a closed configuration.



FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.



FIG. 11 is a rear elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.



FIG. 12 is a right side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.



FIG. 13 is a left side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.



FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9; and,



FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design for a clamp for a sanitary fitting, substantially as shown and described.
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