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Filter element having wavy appearance

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  • Patent Grant
  • D677370
  • Patent Number
    D677,370
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, June 23, 2010
    14 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, March 5, 2013
    11 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D23 365
    • D23 363
    • D23 358
    • D23 386
    • D23 354
    • D23 341
    • D23 364
    • 055 282000
    • 055 291000
    • 055 292000
    • 055 304000
    • 055 495-501
    • 055 521-523
    • 055 528-529
    • 055 DIG031
    • 210 497000
    • 422 121000
    • 454 111000
    • 454 158000
    • 454 207000
  • International Classifications
    • 2304
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is perspective view of a filter element having wavy appearance, constructed according to our new design, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented;



FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented;



FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented;



FIG. 4 is a top view thereof, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented;



FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented;



FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented; and,



FIG. 7 is a right side view thereof, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for filter element having wavy appearance, as shown and described.
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Entry
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