Coupler for windshield wiper

Description

FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of a coupler for windshield wiper, having a right-hand configuration;

FIG. 2 is another upper perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an end view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an opposite end view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is an upper perspective view of a coupler for windshield wiper, having a left-hand configuration;

FIG. 10 is another upper perspective view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 13 is an end view thereof;

FIG. 14 is an opposite end view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawings show features that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a coupler for windshield wiper, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Tufts, Jr.; Lindsey (Kent, OH), Boll; David (Avon, OH), Stanca; Nicholas E. (Westlake, OH), Soreo; Robert (Cleveland Heights, OH), Thorstenson, IV; R. Kenneth (Shelby Township, MI), Ehde; Dan (Ortonville, MI)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION Rochester Hills MI US
Assignee:	TRICO PRODUCTS CORPORATION (Rochester Hills, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/687,780
Filed:	April 16, 2019

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Current U.S. Class:	D12/220; D12/219
Current International Class:	1216
Field of Search:	;D12/219-220,400 ;15/250.001,246,247,250.4,250.361,250.19,250.48,250.03,250.04,250.31-250.33,250.351,250.38,250.201,250.451,250.458,250.07,250.44

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T Chase
Assistant Examiner: Han; Jonathan J.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

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