Tubular coupler

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view looking at the top and right side of the tubular coupler in an open condition;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the tubular coupler in a closed condition;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation looking at the left side of the tubular coupler in a closed condition;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation looking at the front of the tubular coupler in a closed condition;

FIG. 5 is a side elevation looking at the right side of the tubular coupler in a closed condition;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation of the tubular coupler in a closed condition; and,

FIG. 7 is an inverted plan view looking at the bottom of the tubular coupler in a closed condition.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D142834 November 1945 Cambell
1230606 June 1917 Saunders
2241089 May 1941 Hampe et al.
5380052 January 10, 1995 Hendrickson
5540465 July 30, 1996 Sisk
Patent History
Patent number: D431635
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 23, 1999
Date of Patent: Oct 3, 2000
Inventor: Eric Von Fange (Fort Mill, SC)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Reid Hecker
Law Firm: Rhodes & Mason, PLLC
Application Number: 0/114,390
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Clamp Or Bolt Engagement (D23/265)
International Classification: 2301;