Post coupler

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the post coupler, shown with environment.

FIG. 2 is another isometric view of the post coupler of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the post coupler.

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of the post coupler.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of the post coupler.

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the post coupler.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the post coupler.

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the post coupler; and,

FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the post coupler, shown in an alternate position.

The broken line showing of posts is for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a post coupler, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D949003
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 27, 2020
Date of Patent: Apr 19, 2022
Assignee: Edsal Manufacturing Company, LLC (Chicago, IL)
Inventors: Rohan Parab (Chicago, IL), Anusha Chakraborthy (Downers Grove, IL), Jeff Lamber (Minooka, IL), Anthony J. Troyner (Shorewood, IL), Chris Kruger (Kennesaw, GA), Mitchell Liss (Northbrook, IL), Scott Henry (Aurora, IL)
Primary Examiner: Jack Reickel
Assistant Examiner: Michael A Kervin
Application Number: 29/744,036
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/394