Communication outlet

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top rear perspective view of a communication outlet showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a top front perspective view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines represent portions of the communication outlet that form no part of the claim.

The FIGS. 25-32 drawings are partially lined for the color silver, however, the color extends across the entire surface of the top, bottom, right side, left side and rear of the communication outlet, but not across the front thereof.

The FIGS. 33-40 drawings are partially lined for the color black, however, the color extends across the entire surface of the top, bottom, right side, left side and rear of the communication outlet, but not across the front thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a communication outlet, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D818469
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 5, 2016
Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Melville, NY)
Inventors: Charles R. Bragg (Bothell, WA), Ryan C. Moore (Mill Creek, WA), Dean S. Lipke (Mill Creek, WA)
Primary Examiner: Austin Murphy
Application Number: 29/553,902
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Adapter, Connector Or Coupler (D14/433)