Spacer for thermal insulation

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a spacer for thermal insulation showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a side elevation view from the direction indicated by arrow 9 in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 10-10 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 11-11 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 12 is a front elevation view, shown in an alternate state;

FIG. 13 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 14-14 in FIG. 12; and,

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 15-15 in FIG. 12.

Claims

The ornamental design for a spacer for thermal insulation as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1060002
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 24, 2021
Date of Patent: Feb 4, 2025
Assignees: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency , ORBITAL ENGINEERING INC.
Inventors: Yutaka Umemura (Tokyo), Takeshi Miyakita (Tokyo), Masanori Saitoh (Kanagawa)
Primary Examiner: Amy C Wierenga
Assistant Examiner: Michael A Kervin
Application Number: 29/808,989
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/354; D8/399