Combined toilet plunger and caddy

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top-down perspective view of a combined toilet plunger and caddy, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left-side elevation view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top-down plan view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom-up plan view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.

The broken lines shown in the figures are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the combined toilet plunger and caddy and form no part of the claimed design.

The “UNGER” shown in dashed line and forming part of the design disclosure is a registered trademark, of Unger Marketing International, LLC, and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a combined toilet plunger and caddy, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1044175
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 26, 2021
Date of Patent: Sep 24, 2024
Assignee: Unger Marketing International, LLC (Bridgeport, CT)
Inventors: James Buckley (New Hartford, CT), Brandon Temple (Stamford, CT), Stephen Huda (Shelton, CT)
Primary Examiner: Jennifer Rivard
Assistant Examiner: Jennylou M Binas
Application Number: 29/776,033
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