Gooseneck coupler

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D931152
  • Patent Number
    D931,152
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, February 27, 2018
    6 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, September 21, 2021
    3 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D12 196
    • D12 162
    • 280 441200
    • CPC
    • B60D1/065
    • B60D1/46
    • B60D1/488
  • International Classifications
    • 1216
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gooseneck coupler showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a first side view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a second side view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;



FIG. 8 a perspective view of a second embodiment of a gooseneck coupler showing our new design;



FIG. 9 is a first side view thereof;



FIG. 10 is a second side view thereof;



FIG. 11 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 12 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 13 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 14 is a bottom view thereof.


The broken lines in the figures are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of a gooseneck coupler and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a gooseneck coupler, as shown and described.
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29516879 Feb 2015 US
Child 29638394 US