Post coupler

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D949003
  • Patent Number
    D949,003
  • Date Filed
    Monday, July 27, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, April 19, 2022
    2 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D08 70- 72
    • D08 371-377
    • D08 380-381
    • D08 394-398
    • CPC
    • A47B87/0207
    • A47B87/0215
  • International Classifications
    • 0808
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the post coupler, shown with environment.



FIG. 2 is another isometric view of the post coupler of FIG. 1.



FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the post coupler.



FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of the post coupler.



FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of the post coupler.



FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the post coupler.



FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the post coupler.



FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the post coupler; and,



FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the post coupler, shown in an alternate position.


The broken line showing of posts is for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a post coupler, as shown and described.
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