Crimp-style coupling device for clamping together cast iron pipes, fittings and the like

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a crimp-style coupling device for clamping together cast iron pipes, fittings and the like, in a flattened condition prior to use;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top edge thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom edge thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left end edge thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right end edge thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective of the crimp-style coupling device for clamping together cast iron pipes, fittings and the like of FIG. 1, in an annular condition ready for use;

FIG. 9 is a front elevation thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevation thereof;

FIG. 11 is a top plan thereof;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan thereof;

FIG. 13 is a left elevation thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a right elevation thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a crimp-style coupling device for clamping together cast iron pipes, fittings and the like, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Elwertowski; Michael Robert (Flanders, NJ), Linder; Maximilian (Phillipsburg, NJ)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type CHARLOTTE PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY Charlotte NC US
Assignee:	Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company (Charlotte, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/461,849
Filed:	July 29, 2013

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	13944317	Jul 17, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/259
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/259,256,332,393,265,323,260,366,386 ;D34/32 ;24/274R,19,20R,279,20CW,2 ;D8/355,396,394 ;D26/138

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Primary Examiner: Goodman; Eric
Assistant Examiner: McNeil; Luqman
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP