Coupling

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a coupling;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate portions of the coupling that form no part of the claim.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D938557
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 21, 2020
Date of Patent: Dec 14, 2021
Assignee: Aalberts integrated piping systems APAC Inc. (Pintung)
Inventors: Patrick W. Duncan (Marshville, NC), Daniel Foster (Troutman, NC), Jorden Hardzinski (Peachland, NC), Julie Howell (Indian Trail, NC), Matthew Williams (Charlotte, NC), Phillip Yontz (Rock Hill, SC)
Primary Examiner: Amy C Wierenga
Application Number: 29/747,366
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Coupling Or Joint (D23/262)