Crayon storage container

- Binney & Smith Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a crayon storage container showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view, the rear view being a mirror image thereof; and

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view, the opposite side being a mirror image thereof.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • The Children's Design Center, 11/81, p. 15, see Crayon left center-desk copy. Toys To Grow On-Fall 83, see p. 29, box left center-Desk. Empire Pencil Co.-see p. 42, bottom center-desk copy. Kiddy Links Sorting Lid by Playskool, Inc. My Shape 'N Stir Pot by Playskool, Inc. My First 36 Crayons Crayon Bucket by Binney & Smith Inc.
Patent History
Patent number: D320413
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 11, 1989
Date of Patent: Oct 1, 1991
Assignee: Binney & Smith Inc. (Easton, PA)
Inventors: Charles W. Dietterich (Brodheadsville, PA), Ricahrd E. Kenepaske (Bethlehem, PA), Anne M. Patino (Bethlehem, PA), Richard A. Tarozzi (Gales Ferry, CT)
Primary Examiner: Bruce W. Dunkins
Assistant Examiner: Martha Thompson
Law Firm: Neuman, Williams, Anderson & Olson
Application Number: 7/336,318