Pipe coupling

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of our design for a pipe coupling;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the pipe coupling shown in FIG. 1, the opposite side, the top and bottom views being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is an end view of the pipe coupling shown in FIG. 1, the opposite end view being identical;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of our design for a pipe coupling;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the pipe coupling shown in FIG. 4, the opposite side, the top and bottom views being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 6 is an end view of the pipe coupling shown in FIG. 4, the opposite end view being identical.

The broken lines shown in the various Figures are shown for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a pipe coupling, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • IMI Yorkshire Fittings Group Web Page, including Tectite Products and Installation (4 pages; downloaded Mar. 15, 2000).
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  • U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/007,951, filed Dec. 3, 2001, entitled “Mechanical Pipe Coupling Derived from a Standard Fitting” (Snyder Sr. et al).
  • U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/123,607, filed Apr. 16, 2002, entitled “Mechanical Pipe Coupling Derived from a Standard Fitting” (Snyder Sr. et al).
  • U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/299,164, filed Nov. 19, 2002, entitled “Clamping Mechanical Pipe Coupling Derived from a Standard Fitting” (Snyder Sr. et al).
  • U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/299,281, filed Nov. 19, 2002, entitled “Triple-Expanded Mechanical Pipe Coupling Derived from a Standard Fitting” (Snyder Sr. et al).
  • U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,661, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Pipe Coupling (Snyder Sr. et al).
  • U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,660, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Elbow Coupling (Snyder Sr. et al).
  • U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,658, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Tee Coupling (Snyder Sr. et al).
  • U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,654, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Elbow Coupling (Dole et al).
  • U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,645, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Tee Coupling (Dole et al).
  • U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,659, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Pipe Coupling (Wilk, Jr. et al).
  • U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,644, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Elbow Coupling (Wilk Jr. et al).
  • U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,643, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Tee Coupling (Wilk Jr. et al).
Patent History
Patent number: D483441
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 16, 2002
Date of Patent: Dec 9, 2003
Assignee: Victaulic Company of America (Easton, PA)
Inventors: Douglas R. Dole (Whitehouse Station, NJ), Charles E. Wilk, Jr. (Northampton, PA), Lawrence W. Thau, Jr. (Flemington, NJ), Ronald R. Snyder, Sr. (Schnecksville, PA)
Primary Examiner: Robin V. Taylor
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Synnestvedt & Lechner LLP
Application Number: 29/172,657
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Coupling Or Joint (D23/262)
International Classification: 2301;