Fluid connector
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The ornamental design for a fluid connector, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 3, 2007
Date of Patent: Feb 10, 2009
Assignee: Masco Corporation of Indiana (Indianapolis, IN)
Inventors: Kurt Judson Thomas (Indianapolis, IN), Michael Shane Hughett (Monrovia, IN), Brian Alan Enlow (Fishers, IN), Derek Allen Brown (Lizton, IN)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: Michael A Pratt
Attorney: Baker & Daniels LLP
Application Number: 29/292,211