Emitter part

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of emitter part in accordance with our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevation view of the emitter part of FIG. 1, the left side elevation view being a mirror image of the illustrated right side elevation view;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the emitter part of FIGS. 1-2;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the emitter part of FIGS. 1-3, the left side elevation view being a mirror image of the illustrated right side elevation view;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of the emitter part of FIGS. 1-4;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the emitter part of FIGS. 1-5; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of emitter part of FIGS. 1-6.

The broken lines in the figures represent environmental subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for emitter part, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Ensworth; Mark M. (Orange, CA), Kim; Jae Yung (Los Angeles, CA), Edris; Mark Richard (Glendora, CA), Nazari; Joseph (La Crescenta, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Rain Bird Corporation Azusa CA US
Assignee:	Rain Bird Corporation (Azusa, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/499,053
Filed:	August 11, 2014

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	13964903	Aug 12, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/1
Current International Class:	0801
Field of Search:	;D8/1 ;D24/152

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Primary Examiner: Lane; Sheryl
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery, LLP