Tray

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tray showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a left elevation view of the tray of FIG. 1, the right elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the tray of FIG. 1, the rear elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the tray of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the tray of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the tray of FIG. 1 in an unfolded configuration.

In the drawings, the circular broken lines show portions of the tray that form no part of the claim. All other broken lines depict exemplary fold lines that form no part of the claim.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tray, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1042117
Type: Grant
Filed: May 27, 2021
Date of Patent: Sep 17, 2024
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Inventor: Elliot Hithersay (Derby)
Primary Examiner: Darcey E Gottschalk
Assistant Examiner: Haley K Schnebele
Application Number: 29/785,895
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/456; D9/433