Vent filter

- Nitto Denko Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is top perspective view of the vent filter;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view thereof along line 8-8 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view thereof along line 9-9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 10 is a perspective reference view of the vent filter in use together with a vent cap and housing;

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional reference view of the vent filter in use together with a vent cap and a housing; and,

FIG. 12 is a reference cross-sectional view of the vent filter together with a vent cap.

The portions shown in broken lines do not form part of the design.

The article for which a design right is sought is a vent filter which is attached to a housing for a headlight for a vehicle, an outdoor lightning device, a communication device and the like, and which is used to prevent dust and liquid from entering an inside of the housing. For example, as illustrated in the reference FIGS. 10 and 11 which show the usage state, by using together with a vent cap, decrease in the ventilating function, which is caused by adhesion of dirt from an outside to the present article, can be prevented, and furthermore as illustrated in the reference FIG. 12 which shows the usage state, the ventilating passage as indicated by arrows can be secured.

Claims

The ornamental design for a vent filter, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D671201
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 15, 2010
Date of Patent: Nov 20, 2012
Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation (Osaka)
Inventors: Youzou Yano (Osaka), Kou Uemura (Osaka)
Primary Examiner: David Muller
Attorney: Dennis R. Haszko
Application Number: 29/381,090
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Filter (D23/365)