Utensil

- Pactiv LLC
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the utensil of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the utensil of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the utensil of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the utensil of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the utensil of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a back view of the utensil of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the utensil of FIG. 1, shown in unassembled condition, the bottom plan view being a mirror image.

The short-dashed broken line shown in FIG. 8 illustrates an unclaimed fold line of the utensil that forms no part of the claimed design. The long-dashed broken lines shown in FIGS. 1-8 illustrate unclaimed portions of the utensil that form no part of the claimed design. The dot-dash broken lines shown in FIG. 1-8 define the bounds of the claimed design and form no part thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a utensil as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1111705
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 19, 2025
Date of Patent: Feb 10, 2026
Assignee: Pactiv LLC (Lake Forest, IL)
Inventor: Angela E. Learn (Gilbertsville, PA)
Primary Examiner: Kendra Leslie Hamilton
Assistant Examiner: Kendra L Hebel
Application Number: 29/994,247
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D7/653; D7/401.2