Multiport for making optical connections

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D941821
  • Patent Number
    D941,821
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, March 29, 2018
    6 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, January 25, 2022
    2 years ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a multiport for making optical connections showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a top view thereof of FIG. 1;



FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof of FIG. 1;



FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof of FIG. 1;



FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof of FIG. 1;



FIG. 6 is a front view thereof of FIG. 1; and,



FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof of FIG. 1.


In FIGS. 1-7, the evenly-spaced broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a multiport for making optical connections, as shown and described.
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