Pneumatic nozzle

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a pneumatic nozzle showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D408830
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 20, 1997
Date of Patent: Apr 27, 1999
Assignee: Concept Engineering Group, Inc. (Verona, PA)
Inventors: Richard D. Nathenson (Pittsburgh, PA), Paul M. Brumbaugh (Trafford, PA)
Primary Examiner: Ruth McInroy
Law Firm: Webb Ziesenheim Bruening Logsdon Orkin & Hanson, P.C.
Application Number: 0/68,056
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Drilling, Mining, Or Soil Treatment (includes Element) (D15/21)
International Classification: 1504;