Crimp fitting for joining tubing

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a crimp fitting for joining tubing showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof, the bottom view being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken about the line 3-3 shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged, partial cross-sectional view taken from detail area 4 of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof, the left view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof, the rear view being identical thereto.

The dot dash broken line indicates cutoff boundaries for enlarged detailed portion views and forms no part of the claim.

Claims

The ornamental design for a crimp fitting for joining tubing, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1009227
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 5, 2016
Date of Patent: Dec 26, 2023
Assignee: RLS LLC (Shelbina, MO)
Inventors: Bradley Arment (Shelbyville, MO), Michael J. Duggan (St. Louis, MO), Sean Kelleher (Manchester, MO), Tony LaGrotta (St. Louis, MO), Eddie Lilako (Ballwin, MO)
Primary Examiner: Amy C Wierenga
Assistant Examiner: Kathryn Elizabeth Zieno
Application Number: 29/573,484
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Coupling Or Joint (D23/262)