End protector for cylindrical articles

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an end protector device for cylindrical articles showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof, fully folded in a position for use;

FIG. 5 is a side view of FIG. 4, all sides being identical;

FIG. 6 is a top perspective view thereof, partially folded with the cylindrical article, one end protector and pallet shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
4042127 August 16, 1977 Brossia
4390154 June 28, 1983 Ostler
4760915 August 2, 1988 Boets et al.
4771885 September 20, 1988 Linnemann
Foreign Patent Documents
175928 November 1983 JPX
Patent History
Patent number: D313172
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 20, 1986
Date of Patent: Dec 25, 1990
Inventor: Morten N. Nilsen (2970 Horsholm)
Primary Examiner: B. J. Bullock
Assistant Examiner: Dominic Simone
Law Firm: Ladas & Parry
Application Number: 6/934,310
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8400; D/6491; D/9456