Pipe coupling

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of our design for a pipe coupling;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the pipe coupling shown in FIG. 1, the opposite side, the top and bottom views being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is an end view of the pipe coupling shown in FIG. 1, the opposite end view being identical;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of our design for a pipe coupling;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the pipe coupling shown in FIG. 4, the opposite side, the top and bottom views being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 6 is an end view of the pipe coupling shown in FIG. 4, the opposite end view being identical.

The broken lines shown in the various Figures are shown for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Wilk, Jr.; Charles E. (Northampton, PA), Dole; Douglas R. (Whitehouse Station, NJ), Thau, Jr.; Lawrence W. (Flemington, NJ), Snyder, Sr.; Ronald R. (Schnecksville, PA)
Assignee:	Victaulic Company of America (Easton, PA)
Appl. No.:	D/172,659
Filed:	December 16, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/262
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/262,263,259 ;285/369,372,373,417

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

US. patent application Ser. No. 10/007,951, filed Dec. 13, 2001, entitled "Mechanical Pipe Coupling Derived from a Standard Fitting"0 (Snyder Sr. et al). . U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/123,607, filed Apr. 16, 2002, entitled "Mechanical Pipe Coupling Derived From a Standard Fitting" (Snyder Sr. et al). . U.S. patent application Ser No. 10/299,164, filed Nov. 19, 2002, entitled "Clamping Mechanical Pipe Coupling Derived From a Standard Fitting" (Snyder Sr. et al). . U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/299,281, filed Nov. 19, 2002, entitled "Triple-Expanded Mechanical Pipe Coupling Derived From a Standard Fitting" (Snyder Sr. et al). . IMI Yorkshire Fittings Group Web Page, including Tectite Products and Installation (4 pages; downloaded Mar. 15, 2000). . cuprofit.RTM. Push-Fit for the Professionals, copyright 2001 (1 page; downloaded Nov. 21, 2001). . IBP Group Web Side; web pages downloaded Mar. 15, 2000, including cuprofit.RTM., >B<press and DELCOP.RTM. products, all copyrighted 1998 IBP (12 pages total). . U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,661, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Pipe Coupling (Snyder Sr. et al). . U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,660, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Elbow Coupling (Snyder Sr. et al). . U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,658, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Tee Coupling (Snyder Sr. et al). . U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,657, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Pipe Coupling (Dole et al). . U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,654, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Elbow Coupling (Dole et al). . U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,645, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Tee Coupling (Dole et al). . U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,644, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Elbow Coupling (Wilk Jr. et al). . U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/172,643, filed Dec. 16, 2002, entitled Tee Coupling (Wilk Jr. et al)..

Primary Examiner: Taylor; Robin V.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Synnestvedt & Lechner LLP