Low flow irrigation emitter

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an emitter;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the emitter of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the emitter of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the emitter of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the emitter of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the emitter of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view of the emitter of FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a low flow irrigation emitter, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Feith; Raymond P. (Chino Hills, CA), Mattlin; Jeffrey Lee (Pasadena, CA)
Assignee:	Rain Bird Corporation (Azusa, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/354,560
Filed:	January 26, 2010

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29337906	Jun 1, 2009
	12347266	Dec 31, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/214
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/213,214,217,218 ;239/276,200-206,542,DIG.1

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Primary Examiner: Webster; Robin V
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery