Wiper blade coupler

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the wiper blade coupler design of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an end view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a view of the opposite end thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a wiper blade coupler, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Avasiloaie; Valentin (Dearborn Heights, MI), Ehde; Daniel (Ortonville, MI)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Trico Products Corporation Rochester Hills MI US
Assignee:	Trico Products Corporation (Rochester Hills, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/437,314
Filed:	November 15, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/220
Current International Class:	1206
Field of Search:	;D12/219-220 ;15/246,247,250.1,250.4,250.361,250.19,250.48,250.03,250.31-250.33,250.201,250.451,250.458,250.04,250.07,250.44

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Primary Examiner: Betton; Katrina A
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC