Female hose couplings

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D736357
  • Patent Number
    D736,357
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, November 12, 2013
    11 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, August 11, 2015
    9 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D23 262
    • D23 393
    • D23 259
    • D13 199
    • D13 154
    • D13 153
    • D13 133
    • D32 31
    • D08 397
    • 439 314000
    • 439 578000
    • 081 121100
    • 066 013000
    • CPC
    • H01R13/625
    • H01R2103/00
    • B25B13/065
    • D04B35/06
  • International Classifications
    • 2301
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a right front perspective view of a female hose coupling;



FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of a female hose coupling, all sides being identical to that shown;



FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a female hose coupling; and,



FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of a female hose coupling.


The broken line showing is included for the purpose of illustrating environment and forms no part of the claimed design.


The female hose coupling design includes a twelve faceted surface and a circumferentially disposed channel. The number of facets shown in the drawings is for illustrative purposes only. The number of facets may vary between eight and fourteen.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a female hose coupling, as shown and described.
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Entry
YuYao Aokal Garden Tools Co., Ltd ½″-¾″-1″ Female Tap Adaptor, Announced Nov. 17, 2011, [ Site Visited May 11, 2015 ] http://www.cnaokal.com/products/1-2-3-4-1-female-tap-adaptor-900568.html.
Hozelock Hose Tap Fittings & Connectors. Phillip Morris & Son, Announced Jun. 10, 2011, [ Site Visited May 12, 2015 ] http://www.philipmorrisdirect.co.uk/gardening/watering/hozelock-fittings/dept/.
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PDF of NorthStar Garden Hose Coupling from internet advertisement.