Tray for articles

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first exemplary embodiment of a tray for articles showing our new design, shown in a folded configuration.

FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the tray for articles of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a left elevation view of the tray for articles of FIG. 1, the right elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the tray for articles of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of the tray for articles of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the tray for articles of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the tray for articles of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the tray for articles of FIG. 1 shown in an unfolded configuration.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second exemplary embodiment of a tray for articles showing our new design, shown in a folded configuration.

FIG. 10 is another perspective view of the tray for articles of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a left elevation view of the tray for articles of FIG. 9, the right elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 12 is a front elevation view of the tray for articles of FIG. 9.

FIG. 13 is a rear elevation view of the tray for articles of FIG. 9.

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the tray for articles of FIG. 9.

FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of the tray for articles of FIG. 9.

FIG. 16 is a plan view of the tray for articles of FIG. 9 shown in an unfolded configuration.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a third exemplary embodiment of a tray for articles showing our new design, shown in a folded configuration.

FIG. 18 is another perspective view of the tray for articles of FIG. 17.

FIG. 19 is a left elevation view of the tray for articles of FIG. 17, the right elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 20 is a front elevation view of the tray for articles of FIG. 17.

FIG. 21 is a rear elevation view of the tray for articles of FIG. 17.

FIG. 22 is a top plan view of the tray for articles of FIG. 17.

FIG. 23 is a bottom plan view of the tray for articles of FIG. 17; and,

FIG. 24 is a plan view of the tray for articles of FIG. 17 shown in an unfolded configuration.

The broken lines shown in the drawings illustrate parts of the article which form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D1143933
Type: Grant
Filed: May 8, 2023
Date of Patent: Aug 25, 2026
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Inventors: Lee Nowak (Leicestershire), Elliot Hithersay (Derbyshire)
Primary Examiner: Michelle E. Wilson
Assistant Examiner: Joan E. Diehl
Application Number: 29/891,539
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/433