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  • Patent Grant
  • D978637
  • Patent Number
    D978,637
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, March 17, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 21, 2023
    a year ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D08 1
    • D08 2
    • D23 209
    • D23 213
    • D23 214
    • 047 001010R
    • 047 011000
    • 047 012000
    • 047 0620R0
    • 047 0620E0
    • 047 0620N0
    • 047 063000
    • 047 079000
    • 239 542000
    • 239 533150
    • CPC
    • A01G25/023
    • A01G25/02
    • A01G25/026
  • International Classifications
    • 0801
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the emitter part in accordance with our new design;



FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the emitter part of FIG. 1;



FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the emitter part of FIGS. 1-2;



FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the emitter part of FIGS. 1-3;



FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of the emitter part of FIGS. 1-4;



FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of the emitter part of FIGS. 1-5; and,



FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view of the emitter part of FIGS. 1-6.


The broken lines in the figures are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the emitter part and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design for an emitter part, as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29629166 Feb 2017 US
Child 29728296 US