Insulator

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an insulator, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is an opposite side elevational view thereof.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1-7 illustrate portions of the insulator that form no part of the claimed design.

The wire frame lines shown throughout the views are intended to indicate surface contour.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an insulator, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Piper; Erik John William (Hamilton, NZ), Stoner; Daniel (Hamilton, NZ)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Gallagher Group Limited Melville, Hamilton N/A NZ
Assignee:	Gallagher Group Limited (Hamilton, NZ)
Appl. No.:	D/553,260
Filed:	January 29, 2016

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jul 30, 2015 [NZ]			420497

Current U.S. Class:	D13/132
Current International Class:	1303
Field of Search:	;D13/123-132 ;D8/356,364

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Primary Examiner: Johannes; Thomas
Assistant Examiner: McVey; Lauren
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Moore & Van Allen PLLC Horne; Patrick B.