Fluid coupling

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D1052698
  • Patent Number
    D1,052,698
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, September 8, 2021
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 26, 2024
    a month ago
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  • International Classifications
    • 2301
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of the fluid coupling.



FIG. 2 is a first side view of the fluid coupling.



FIG. 3 is a second side view of the fluid coupling.



FIG. 4 is a third side view of the fluid coupling.



FIG. 5 is a fourth side view of the fluid coupling.



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



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


The dashed broken lines illustrate portions of the fluid coupling that form no part of the claim.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a fluid coupling as shown and described.
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 17406651 Aug 2021 US
Child 29806977 US