Fluid manifold

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a fluid manifold showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines in the Figures show portions of the fluid manifold which form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a fluid manifold, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Nelson; David (Laguna Beach, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type ICU Medical, Inc. San Clemente CA US
Assignee:	ICU Medical, Inc. (San Clemente, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/685,447
Filed:	March 28, 2019

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29603008	May 5, 2017	D849939
	29510851	May 9, 2017	D786427

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/129
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/129,128,112-114,130,127,104,133,186,108 ;606/181,185 ;604/264,272,115,164.01-164.09,533,232,187,168.01,192,19,48,93.01,523,524,526 ;600/101,139,143 ;128/200.24,207.14,207.15 ;601/67

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Primary Examiner: Johnston; Nathan M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP

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