Sensor enhanced meter

- IPS GROUP INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, back, right perspective view of a sensor enhanced meter, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a back elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the sensor enhanced meter that form no part of the claim.

Claims

The ornamental design for a sensor enhanced meter, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D996237
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 19, 2020
Date of Patent: Aug 22, 2023
Assignee: IPS GROUP INC. (San Diego, CA)
Inventors: David Andrew Jones (Beecroft), David William King (Rancho Santa Fe, CA), Siao Hau Teh (Telopea)
Primary Examiner: Keli L Hill
Assistant Examiner: Sara S Sahneh
Application Number: 29/759,014
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Parking Meter (D10/42); Element Or Attachment (4) (D10/103)