Coupler system for use with a concrete reinforcement bar
The broken lines shown in the figures are for the purpose of illustrating non-claimed environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design. The broken line hatching shown in
Claims
The ornamental design for a coupler system for use with a concrete reinforcement bar, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 29, 2025
Date of Patent: Sep 1, 2026
Assignee: Barsplice Products, Inc. (Dayton, OH)
Inventors: Benjamin Thomas Marotta (Wilberforce, OH), Timothy Lee Cartwright (Tipp City, OH), Jacob William Marino (Kettering, OH), Thomas Carroll Redinger (Dayton, OH)
Primary Examiner: Justin M Jonaitis
Assistant Examiner: Benjamin D. Wannemacher
Application Number: 30/020,626