Coupling

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D838350
  • Patent Number
    D838,350
  • Date Filed
    Friday, May 5, 2017
    7 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, January 15, 2019
    5 years ago
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    Field of Search
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  • International Classifications
    • 2301
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the coupling.



FIG. 2 is a front view of the coupling of FIG. 1.



FIG. 3 is a back view of the coupling of FIG. 1.



FIG. 4 is a left side view of the coupling of FIG. 1.



FIG. 5 is a right side view of the coupling of FIG. 1.



FIG. 6 is a top view of the coupling of FIG. 1; and,



FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the coupling of FIG. 1.


The evenly dashed broken lines illustrate portions of the coupling that form no part of the claim. The dash dot broken lines indicate boundaries of the claim and form no part thereof.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a coupling, substantially as shown and described.
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Continuations (2)
Number Date Country
Parent 29553778 Feb 2016 US
Child 29603021 US
Parent 13650914 Oct 2012 US
Child 29553778 US