Sprinkler base unit

Description

FIG. 1 is a right, front perspective view of a sprinkler base unit;

FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front end view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a back end view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines illustrate environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a sprinkler base unit, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Nies; Juergen (Winchester, VA), Duong; Ha Van (Winchester, VA), Boyle; Richard King (Winchester, VA), Michael; Vicky Ann (Winchester, VA), Carter; James Daniel (Gerrardstown, WV), Svendsen; Sean (Columbus, OH), Durflinger; Nate (Columbus, OH), Mendoza; Todd (Dublin, OH), Fickas; Eric (Powell, OH)
Assignee:	Melnor, Inc. (Winchester, VA)
Appl. No.:	D/389,319
Filed:	April 8, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/221
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/214,216,221 ;239/242,273,276

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Primary Examiner: Webster; Robin V
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Westerman, Hattori, Daniels & Adrian, LLP