Reusable filter cartridge

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a reusable filter cartridge according to our new design.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the reusable filter cartridge.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the reusable filter cartridge.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the reusable filter cartridge.

FIG. 5 is a left view of the reusable filter cartridge.

FIG. 6 is a right view of the reusable filter cartridge.

FIG. 7 is a top view of the reusable filter cartridge; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the reusable filter cartridge.

The surface shading is for purposes of illustrating the character and/or contour of the surfaces of the claimed invention and forms no part of the claimed design.

The broken line showing of a reusable filter cartridge is included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a reusable filter cartridge, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D927250
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 23, 2020
Date of Patent: Aug 10, 2021
Assignee: Eko Brands, LLC (Woodinville, WA)
Inventors: Fritz Kruger (Clyde Hill, WA), Jennifer Lemmer (Seattle, WA), Tracie Luthi (Seattle, WA)
Primary Examiner: Jack Reickel
Assistant Examiner: Keith J Wilson
Application Number: 29/728,997
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D7/400