Y-junction interconnect module

Description

Cross-reference is made to co-pending U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/375,599 entitled "Male Connector," which was filed by Marco A. Marroquin now U.S. Pat. No. D644,610, and co-pending U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/375,598 entitled "Female Connector," which was filed by Marco A. Marroquin, now U.S. Pat. No. D644,609, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.

FIG. 1 is a top and front perspective view of a Y-junction interconnect module showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof, with the rear elevation view being a mirror image of FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a first side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a second side elevation view thereof.

The broken line in the drawing views is included to show unclaimed environment only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a Y-junction interconnect module, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Marroquin; Marco A. (Austin, TX), Parker; Thomas P. (Dallas, TX), Wurmlinger; Stephen P. (Scurry, TX)
Assignee:	SolarBridge Technologies, Inc. (Austin, TX)
Appl. No.:	D/375,595
Filed:	September 24, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/147
Current International Class:	1303
Field of Search:	;D13/101,102,118,133,146-147,154,184,199 ;439/180,246,252,278,287,292,344,374,379,380,381,476.1,527,529,533,892,894

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Primary Examiner: Bui; Daniel
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Barnes & Thornburg LLP