Water filter

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of the water filter. The rear elevation view, which is not shown, is the same as the front elevation view.

FIG. 2 is a left side elevation view of the water filter. The right side elevation view, which is not shown, is the same as the left side elevation view.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the water filter.

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the water filter.

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the water filter; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom perspective view of the water filter.

The broken lines in FIGS. 1-6 show unclaimed subject matter only and form 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: D1072171
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 17, 2023
Date of Patent: Apr 22, 2025
Assignee: Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. (Wilmington, DE)
Inventors: Joshua K. Workman (Louisville, KY), Keith A. Snyder (Newburgh, IN)
Primary Examiner: Jack Reickel
Assistant Examiner: Bobby W Jones, II
Application Number: 29/872,712
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Filter Or Strainer (2) (D23/209)