Strainer

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an exemplary strainer.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the strainer of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the strainer of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the strainer of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the strainer of FIG. 1.

The broken lines depict the unclaimed portions of the strainer and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a strainer, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D921852
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 16, 2020
Date of Patent: Jun 8, 2021
Assignee: WCM Industries, Inc. (Colorado Springs, CO)
Inventors: William T. Ball (Colorado Springs, CO), Eric Pilarczyk (Colorado Springs, CO)
Primary Examiner: Amy C Wierenga
Application Number: 29/755,074
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Drain Guard Or Strainer (12) (D23/261); Fitting (10) (D23/259)