Pipes and tubular conduits – With closures and plugs
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Brinson, Patrick F (Department: 3754)
Pipes and tubular conduits
With closures and plugs
C138S089100, C138S089200, C215S306000, C220S375000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07954515
ABSTRACT:
A combination cap and plug assembly. A cap portion of the assembly is used to stop flow of material through a male coupling, and a plug portion is used to stop flow of material through a female coupling. The combination cap and plug assembly includes a tether that allows the assembly to be coupled to hose or tubing that is connected to the male and female coupling.
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Exh. B, Hollister, admitted prior art as of the filing date of Jan. 28, 2009, 1 page.
Exh. C, Hollister, admitted prior art as of the filing date of Jan. 28, 2009, 1 page.
Exh. E, Hollister, admitted prior art as of the filing date of Jan. 28, 2009, 1 page.
Exh. A, Hollister, Ostomy Care, admitted prior art as of the filing date of Jan. 28, 2009, 1 page.
Exh. D, Hollister, Ostomy Care, admitted prior art as of the filing date of Jan. 28, 2009, 1 page.
International Search Report and Written Opinion mailed Jun. 5, 2009.
U.S. Appl. No. 29/331,581, filed Jan. 28, 2009.
Brinson Patrick F
Colder Products Company
Merchant & Gould P.C.
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