Stackable utility basket

- Rubbermaid Incorporated

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a stackable utility basket embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; and

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view on line 3--3 of FIG. 2.

The bottom of the basket is substantially a planar surface except for the rib shown in FIG. 3 which extends continuously around the bottom surface.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D199096 September 1964 Barnett et al.
D268622 April 12, 1983 Wolters et al.
2767878 October 1956 Brown
3111153 November 1963 Sonka et al.
Other references
  • Brochure showing Baskets "Product of Finland" marketed in U.S.A. by Tresmer, Inc. of Deerfield, Ill. Introduced in interstate commerce 1977.
Patent History
Patent number: D277993
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 25, 1982
Date of Patent: Mar 12, 1985
Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated (Wooster, OH)
Inventor: John D. Sinchok (Wooster, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert C. Spangler
Law Firm: Renner, Kenner, Greive & Bobak
Application Number: 6/392,273
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D34/44; D/9425