Manifold for use with dual pressure sensor units

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective, front view of the manifold for use with dual pressure sensor units of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a top, planar view of the manifold for use with dual pressure sensor units of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear, elevational view of the manifold for use with dual pressure sensor units of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a bottom, planar view of the manifold for use with dual pressure sensor units of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a side, elevational view of one side of the manifold for use with dual pressure sensor units of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a side, elevational view of the other side of the manifold for use with dual pressure sensor units of the present invention; and,

FIG. 7 is a front, elevational view of the manifold for use with dual pressure sensor units of the present invention.

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Patent History
Patent number: D427931
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 19, 1998
Date of Patent: Jul 11, 2000
Inventor: Peter B. Hutton (Calgary, Alberta)
Primary Examiner: Marcus A. Jackson
Law Firm: Browning Bushman
Application Number: 0/95,222
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D10/121); Gasket Or Packing (D23/269)
International Classification: 1005;