Tub for receiving a flexible connector

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the tube for receiving a flexible connector embodying my design;

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the tube for receiving a flexible connector as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a partial sectional view along line 3--3 as shown in FIG. 2 of the tube for receiving a flexible connector as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the tube for receiving a flexible connector as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of a tube for receiving a flexible connector having a slight modification at its profiled end;

FIG. 6 is a partial sectional view along line 6--6 as shown in FIG. 7 of the tube for receiving a flexible connector as shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the tube for receiving a flexible connector as shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a front elevation view of the tube for receiving a flexible connector as shown in FIG. 5; and,

FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the tube for receiving a flexible connector as shown in FIG. 5.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a tube for receiving a flexible connector, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	McPheat; Blair Forres (Auckland, NZ)
Assignee:	Filtercorp International Limited (Auckland, NZ)
Appl. No.:	D/268,887
Filed:	November 15, 2006

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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May 15, 2006 [NZ]			407574
Oct 26, 2006 [NZ]			408276

Current U.S. Class:	D23/262
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/259-269 ;138/118-120,125-127 ;285/148.3,223-227,235,240,222.1-222.5

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Goodman; Eric L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Jacobson Holman PLLC