Wire connector

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wire connector showing my new design,

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof,

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof,

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof,

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof.

The broken line portion of the figure drawings is included to show portions of the wire connector that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The Ornamental design for a wire connector, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D919575
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 12, 2020
Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
Assignee: MERRILL MANUFACTURING COMPANY (Storm Lake, IA)
Inventor: Stephen J. Anderson (Storm Lake, IA)
Primary Examiner: Shawn T Gingrich
Application Number: 29/727,659
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Connector, Conductor Or Housing Therefor (10) (D13/133)