Charging connector for an automobile

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top-front-left perspective view of a first embodiment of a charging connector for an automobile showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a top-front-right perspective view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a top-front-left perspective view of a second embodiment of a charging connector for an automobile showing our new design.

FIG. 10 is a top-front-right perspective view thereof.

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 16 is a left side elevational view thereof.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 6 and 8 that define unshaded regions represent the bounds of the first embodiment; the broken lines form no part of the first embodiment.

Claims

The ornamental design for a charging connector for an automobile, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D700143
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 20, 2011
Date of Patent: Feb 25, 2014
Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Mie-ken)
Inventors: Toshifumi Ichio (Yokkaichi), Yuuji Kida (Yokkaichi)
Primary Examiner: Jeffrey D Asch
Assistant Examiner: Ramzi Almatrahi
Application Number: 29/409,034