Apparatus to control fluid flow through a tube

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top, and left side perspective view of the apparatus to control fluid flow through a tube, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a back, right side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a first side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a back side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is bottom plan view thereof.

The ornamental design which is claimed is shown in solid lines in the drawings. The broken lines shown in the figures represent portions of the apparatus to control fluid flow through a tube that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an apparatus to control fluid flow through a tube, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Peret; Bob D. (Bedford, NH), Langenfeld; Christopher C. (Nashua, NH), Johnson; Matthew J. (Dunbarton, NH), Schnellinger; Thomas S. (North Andover, MA), Place; Michael S. (Manchester, NH), Slate; Michael J. (Merrimack, NH), Collins; David E. (Merrimac, MA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type DEKA Products Limited Partnership Manchester NH US
Assignee:	DEKA Products Limited Partnership (Manchester, NH)
Appl. No.:	D/556,048
Filed:	February 26, 2016

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29471864	Nov 6, 2013	D752209

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/111
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/111,107,112,169 ;D9/526,529,668 ;206/363-368 ;417/234 ;604/7-9,19,67,123-125,143,151-152,154-156,218,246,108,169,253,250-251,256

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan
Assistant Examiner: Booker; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wyninegar, Jr.; James D.