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  • Patent Grant
  • D708143
  • Patent Number
    D708,143
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, June 7, 2012
    12 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 1, 2014
    10 years ago
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a bottom view of a drop cable connector showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a first side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a second side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a front, top and side perspective view thereof.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a drop cable connector, as shown and described.
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