Water filter

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a water filter;

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is another perspective view thereof, shown in an environment of use.

The broken line showing the water filter is for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a water filter as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1071085
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 25, 2023
Date of Patent: Apr 15, 2025
Assignee: Epic Life Inc. (Boulder, CO)
Inventors: Ryan David Weitz (Palm Harbor, FL), Peter Cicchetto (Northport, FL)
Primary Examiner: Justin C Dodson
Assistant Examiner: Matthew Bird
Application Number: 29/874,068
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Filter Or Strainer (2) (D23/209)