Insulation barrier for electrical power equipment

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an insulation barrier for electrical power equipment showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; a bottom plan view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right-side elevational view thereof; a left-side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an insulation barrier for electrical power equipment, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Vojtila; Robert (Southington, CT), Hatje; Mark (Cheshire, CT), Kleinegger; Herbert (Bristol, CT)
Assignee:	Midsun Group, Inc. (Southington, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/288,212
Filed:	June 4, 2007

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/199; D30/199
Current International Class:	1399
Field of Search:	;D13/199 ;D30/199 ;119/174 ;174/5R,135,139 ;52/101

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Primary Examiner: Sikder; Selina
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Howard IP Law Group, PC