Clamp for a sanitary fitting

- Nordson Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom-front isometric view of a clamp for a sanitary fitting in an open configuration.

FIG. 2 is a top-left isometric view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 is a bottom-front isometric view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting in a closed configuration.

FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a rear elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

FIG. 12 is a right side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

FIG. 13 is a left side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9; and,

FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a clamp for a sanitary fitting, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D695100
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 18, 2011
Date of Patent: Dec 10, 2013
Assignee: Nordson Corporation (Westlake, OH)
Inventors: Carl T. Whitaker (Berthoud, CO), Ken Davis (Longmont, CO), Francis J. Lombardi, III (Erie, CO), Richard W. Cairns (Longmont, CO)
Primary Examiner: John Windmuller
Application Number: 29/404,289
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/396