3-way electrical tap

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front top perspective view of a 3-way electrical tap, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a back elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The prongs, openings, and certain portions of the body of the 3-way electrical tap shown in broken lines are unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a 3-way electrical tap, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D955993
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 30, 2019
Date of Patent: Jun 28, 2022
Assignee: Multiway Industries (HK) Ltd. (Tsuen Wan)
Inventor: Dominic Kan Nam Lee (Sha Tin)
Primary Examiner: Leanne Was-Englehart
Application Number: 29/703,903