Flexible shower arm

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a flexible shower arm showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a back plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view of an alternative configuration thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D406636
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 6, 1998
Date of Patent: Mar 9, 1999
Assignee: Teledyne Industries, Inc. (Fort Collings, CO)
Inventors: Robert B. Male (Fort Collins, CO), Milton B. Hollinshead (Fort Collins, CO), Andrew Serbinski (Annandale, NJ)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Robin V. Taylor
Law Firm: Holland & Hart LLP
Application Number: 0/81,604
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Dispersal (i.e., Sprayer, Fogger, Nozzle, Aerator, Etc.) (4) (D23/213)
International Classification: 2301;