Dispenser with directional flow controlling flange

- Medline Industries, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of one example of a dispenser with directional flow controlling flange, illustrating our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view thereof.

Dashed lines represent unclaimed subject matter throughout the views.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dispenser with directional flow controlling flange, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D658496
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 31, 2010
Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc. (Mundelein, IL)
Inventor: Andrew J. Mills (Highland Park, IL)
Primary Examiner: Brian N Vinson
Attorney: David S. Noskowicz
Application Number: 29/382,324
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/448