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Tube assembly and connector

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  • Patent Grant
  • D995758
  • Patent Number
    D995,758
  • Date Filed
    Friday, June 11, 2021
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, August 15, 2023
    a year ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 1104
    • D24 1105
    • D24 110
    • D24 112
    • D24 127
    • D24 128
    • D24 129
    • D24 108
    • CPC
    • A61M16/0465
    • A61M16/0427
    • A61M16/0488
    • A61M16/0434
    • A61M1/84
  • International Classifications
    • 2902
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front, right side and top perspective view of a tube assembly showing our new design.



FIG. 2 is a rear, left side and top perspective view thereof.



FIG. 3 is a top view thereof.



FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof.



FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof.



FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof.



FIG. 7 is a front view thereof, enlarged for clarity; and,



FIG. 8 is a rear view thereof, enlarged for clarity.


The appearance of the tube between the break lines form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a tube assembly and connector, as shown and described.
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