Clamp for a sanitary fitting

Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom-front isometric view of a clamp for a sanitary fitting in an open configuration.

FIG. 2 is a top-left isometric view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 is a bottom-front isometric view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting in a closed configuration.

FIG. 10 is a front elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a rear elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

FIG. 12 is a right side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

FIG. 13 is a left side elevation view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9; and,

FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the clamp for a sanitary fitting of FIG. 9.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a clamp for a sanitary fitting, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Whitaker; Carl T. (Berthoud, CO), Davis; Ken (Longmont, CO), Lombardi, III; Francis J. (Erie, CO), Cairns; Richard W. (Longmont, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Whitaker; Carl T. Davis; Ken Lombardi, III; Francis J. Cairns; Richard W. Berthoud Longmont Erie Longmont CO CO CO CO US US US US
Assignee:	Nordson Corporation (Westlake, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/404,289
Filed:	October 18, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/396
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D8/394-396,356,383 ;24/16PB,17AP,30.5P,30.5S,300-302,339,DIG.16 ;248/58,60,74.3

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Primary Examiner: Windmuller; John
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP