Sensor enhanced parking meter

Description

FIG. 1 is a top right front perspective view of a sensor enhanced parking meter, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top left rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom right rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof.

The structural features depicted by broken lines have been shown for the purpose of illustrating environment that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a sensor enhanced parking meter, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	King; David William (Rancho Santa Fe, CA), Joubert; Andre Malan (Edenvale, ZA), Jones; David Andrew (Beecroft, AU), Tan; Choor-Hong (Epping, AU), Thomas; Abigail Maude (Dulwich Hill, AU)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type IPS Group Inc. San Diego CA US
Assignee:	IPS GROUP INC. (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/680,837
Filed:	February 20, 2019

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Current U.S. Class:	D10/42
Current International Class:	1003
Field of Search:	;D10/40-42,46,49 ;D13/162,162.1,164,177

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Primary Examiner: Glennon; Katherine
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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