Can coupler

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the can coupler;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the can coupler;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the can coupler;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the can coupler;

FIG. 5 is a left-side elevation view of the can coupler;

FIG. 6 is a right-side elevation view of the can coupler;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the can coupler;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the can coupler;

FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of the can coupler coupling a top and bottom can;

FIG. 10 is a top perspective cross-sectional view of the can coupler; and,

FIG. 11 is a bottom perspective cross-sectional view of the can coupler.

The broken lines in FIG. 9 represent environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a can coupler, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1120775
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 3, 2024
Date of Patent: Mar 31, 2026
Inventors: John Dallager (Dallas, TX), Steven McCarthy (Dallas, TX)
Primary Examiner: W. A. Teddy Falloway
Application Number: 29/907,004
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/752; D9/435; Coupling Or Joint (D23/262)