Charging connector for an automobile

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front and left side perspective view of a charging connector for an automobile showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top, front and 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 right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 in FIG. 3 with the internal structure omitted.

The features shown in broken lines in the drawings depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design. The dot-dashed lines denote the boundary of the claim, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D702649
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 20, 2011
Date of Patent: Apr 15, 2014
Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Mie-ken)
Inventor: Toshifumi Ichio (Yokkaichi)
Primary Examiner: Adir Aronovich
Assistant Examiner: Ramzi Almatrahi
Application Number: 29/409,051