Push-on type grounding bushing

- BRIDGEPORT FITTINGS, INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a push-on type grounding bushing showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is perspective view thereof shown in use.

The broken lines shown represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a push-on type grounding bushing, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D749047
Type: Grant
Filed: May 20, 2015
Date of Patent: Feb 9, 2016
Assignee: BRIDGEPORT FITTINGS, INC. (Stratford, CT)
Inventor: Lawrence J. Smith (Stamford, CT)
Primary Examiner: Derrick Holland
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer O King
Application Number: 29/527,563