Breakaway connector

Description

FIG. 1 is first top perspective view of an embodiment of a breakaway connector in a disconnected configuration.

FIG. 2 is a second top perspective view of the breakaway connector of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is left side view thereof, the right side being a mirror image.

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof, the bottom being a mirror image.

FIG. 5 is a back end view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a front end view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a first top perspective view of the breakaway connector of FIG. 1 in a connected configuration.

FIG. 8 is a second top perspective view of the breakaway connector of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a left side view thereof, the right side being a mirror image.

FIG. 10 is a top view thereof, the bottom being a mirror image.

FIG. 11 is a back end view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a front end view thereof.

The broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a breakaway connector, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Mottola; Jim (West Jordan, UT), Hallisey; Denise (Wethersfield, CT), McArthur; Gregory R. (Sandy, UT), Jenkins; Richard P. (Bluffdale, UT), Stevens; Brian (Pleasant Grove, UT)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Merit Medical Systems, Inc. South Jordan UT US
Assignee:	Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (South Jordan, UT)
Appl. No.:	D/642,644
Filed:	March 30, 2018

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/129
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/127-131,112-114,133,186 ;606/181,185 ;604/264,523-528,272,187,158,164.01-164.11,181,184,227 ;600/101,139,143 ;128/200.24,207.14,207.15

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Primary Examiner: Muller; David G
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Stoel Rives LLP

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