Step-on wastebasket

- Rubbermaid Incorporated

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front and top perspective view of a step-on wastebasket showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front and top perspective view thereof with the cover in an open condition;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side view being a mirror image of that shown; and

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D322350
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 12, 1990
Date of Patent: Dec 10, 1991
Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated (Wooster, OH)
Inventors: Charles W. Craft, Jr. (Apple Creek, OH), John L. Hradisky (Medina, OH)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Law Firm: Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & Weber
Application Number: 7/464,752
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