Thread insert

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front (isometric) perspective view of an insert according to the present invention. The insert is shown integrated into a flow metering device shown in dash lines, for purpose of illustration.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the insert and metering flow device shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is an enlarge view of the insert shown in FIG. 1 of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front perspective similar to FIG. 3, but with the metering flow device removed for purpose of showing the insert in greater detail.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the insert shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 9-9 of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 10-10 of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention, shown with symbolic break lines. Nothing between the break lines forms any part of the claim.

FIG. 12 is a front view of the insert shown in FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 14-14 of FIG. 12.

Any elements shown in broken lines form no part of the claimed invention in this application. The broken lines are only shown for environmental purpose only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a thread insert, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D959257
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 7, 2020
Date of Patent: Aug 2, 2022
Assignee: Norgas Metering Technologies, Inc. (Fairfield, OH)
Inventor: Michael D. Dick (Springboro, OH)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia R Underwood
Application Number: 29/723,606
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/397