Water meter register and housing

- Grinnell Corporation
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a water meter register and housing showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is another perspective view, shown with the lid in an open condition;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view;

FIG. 4 is another front elevational view, shown with the lid in an open condition;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view;

FIG. 7 is another top plan view, shown with the lid in an open condition;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view; and,

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view thereof.

The bottom view is concealed during use and thus does not constitute part of the design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D348017
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 9, 1993
Date of Patent: Jun 21, 1994
Assignee: Grinnell Corporation (Exeter, NH)
Inventors: Robert J. Poleshuk (West Warwick, RI), Leo W. Fleury, Jr. (North Smithfield, RI)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Law Firm: Fish & Richardson
Application Number: 0/4,631