Coupler for plumbing fixtures

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Description

FIG. 1 is a plan top view of a coupler for plumbing fixtures.

FIG. 2 is a plan side view of a coupler for plumbing fixtures.

FIG. 3 is a perspective bottom view of a coupler for plumbing fixtures; and,

FIG. 4 is a perspective top view of a coupler for plumbing fixtures.

The present invention is an ornamental design for a coupler for plumbing fixtures designed to connect polyethylene tubing of said plumbing fixtures with copper tubing while presenting a flush interface with roughed-in walls or flooring, thereby making plumbing rough-in faster and easier to accomplish.

Claims

The ornamental design for a coupler for plumbing fixtures, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D638104
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 4, 2010
Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
Inventors: Arthur S. Govoni (Islesboro, ME), Jay Zlotkowski (Islesboro, ME)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: Eric L Goodman
Attorney: Anthony D. Pellegrini, Esquire
Application Number: 29/363,138
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Coupling Or Joint (D23/262)