End-of-faucet filter

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view looking toward the top, front, and left sides of an end-of- faucet filter;

FIG. 2 is an isometric view looking toward the bottom, front, and left side of the end-of- faucet filter depicted in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the end-of-faucet filter depicted in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the end-of -faucet filter depicted in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front view of the end-of-faucet filter depicted in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the end-of-faucet filter depicted in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the end-of-faucet filter depicted in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a right side view of the end-of-faucet filter depicted in FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the design for an end-of-faucet filter, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Ross; Catherine (Fort Collins, CO), Metaxatos; Paul (Charlestown, MA), Koury; Steffan (Chelsea, MA)
Assignee:	Water Pik, Inc. (Fort Collins, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/201,630
Filed:	March 17, 2004

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	60507990	Oct 1, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/209
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/207,209 ;210/460,461,418,587,449

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Primary Examiner: Webster; Robin
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP