FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of the water softener of the present invention, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view of the water softener of the present invention the broken lines shown forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the water softener of the present invention the broken lines shown forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the water softener of the present invention, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the water softener of the present invention, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented; and,

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the water softener of the present invention, the portions shown in broken lines forming no part of the design sought to be patented.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a water softener, as shown and described.

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Office	Publication	Kind	Published	Filed	Status	Title
USthis patent	US-D530388-S	S1	17 Oct 2006	23 Feb 2006	granted	Water softener

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CA	CA-111359-S	S	19 Jan 2007	27 May 2005	granted	Water softener

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