Oil filter

- Kuss Filtration Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the oil filter;

FIG. 2 is another top perspective view, partially cut-away to show the visible interior features thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof, the bottom view being substantially identical; and,

FIG. 4. is front view thereof, the left, right and rear views being substantially identical.

The oil filter is shown broken away in FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 to indicate the design has no specific length.

References to “side”, “top”, “front” and “bottom” in the figure descriptions are not meant to require certain in-use orientation; an oil filter according to the claimed design may be used in any orientation.

Claims

The ornamental design for an oil filter, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D724179
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 10, 2014
Date of Patent: Mar 10, 2015
Assignee: Kuss Filtration Inc. (Findlay, OH)
Inventors: Patrick D. Keenan (Bowling Green, OH), Travis A. Schnipke (Findlay, OH), JonCarlo Mancini (Dearborn, MI)
Primary Examiner: Robin V Webster
Application Number: 29/484,445
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Filter Or Strainer (2) (D23/209)