Plumbing fitting

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, left, front perspective view of a plumbing fitting showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view thereof being a mirror image of the left side shown;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations in the figures show unclaimed environment, and thus form no part of the claimed design.

The nature of this product is a plumbing fitting, such as a spout for a sensor activated faucet.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a plumbing fitting, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Schoolcraft; John Kevin (Sanford, NC), Saunders; Craig (Rocky River, OH), Stephens; Paul (Twinsburg, OH), Tilk; Jason (Cleveland Heights, OH), Velet; Alex (Westlake, OH), Liebal; Michael (Greensboro, NC), Chenard; Sean M. (Raleigh, NC), Leviner, III; Roy (Aberdeen, NC)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLC Sanford NC US
Assignee:	Zurn Industries, LLC (Sanford, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/471,334
Filed:	October 30, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/255
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/238-243,255-257 ;4/675-678 ;137/801

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Primary Examiner: Delehanty; Robert
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP