Shaped metal can

Description

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a shaped metal can showing a first embodiment of my new design with all side views of the can being identical;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the can with the bottom view being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation of a second embodiment of the shaped metal can, the rear and side elevations are the same;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view.

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Patent History
Patent number: D398531
Type: Grant
Filed: May 2, 1996
Date of Patent: Sep 22, 1998
Assignee: Carnaudmetalbox (Holdings) USA Inc. (Wilmington, DE)
Inventor: Maarten De Vries (Paris)
Primary Examiner: Lucy Lieberman
Law Firm: Diller, Ramik & Wight, PC
Application Number: 0/53,925
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/9500; D9/506
International Classification: 0903;