Slip-on coupling segment

Description

FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of a slip-on coupling segment of the design described herein.

FIG. 2 is a second perspective view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a front side view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a back side view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a top side view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom side view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for a slip-on coupling segment, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Beagen, Jr.; Joseph William (Providence, RI)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Beagen, Jr.; Joseph William Providence RI US
Assignee:	Mueller International, LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Appl. No.:	D/406,886
Filed:	November 21, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/262
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/262,259 ;239/428.5 ;261/DIG.22 ;D8/396 ;285/1,112,179,340,367,373,404,53,915 ;403/291,300 ;411/5,10 ;137/801

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Primary Examiner: Goodman; Eric
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Taylor English Duma LLP