Carrier for containers

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of a carrier for containers showing my new design in a position of use with exemplary containers.

FIG. 2 is a left elevation view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1, the right elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a plan view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1 shown in an unfolded configuration.

The evenly spaced broken lines shown illustrate both parts of the article as well as environmental subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a carrier for containers, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1116824
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 14, 2024
Date of Patent: Mar 10, 2026
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Inventor: Ana Maria Gonzalez Manzano (Igualada)
Primary Examiner: Catherine S Posthauer
Assistant Examiner: Joan E. Diehl
Application Number: 29/928,629
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/433