Refuse container
FIG. 1 is a top left front perspective view of a refuse container showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a top left front perspective view of the subject invention, shown with the environmental unclaimed features removed. The front elevational and rear elevational views would be as depicted in FIGS. 2 and 7;
FIG. 9 is a top plan view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 8; and,
FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8.
The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
The vertical dashed lines in FIGS. 1, 3 and 5 and the ribbed lines disclosed in the outer circle by the handles in the FIG. 6 view, represents a surface pattern forming not part of the claimed design.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 25, 1995
Date of Patent: Dec 3, 1996
Assignee: Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc. (Winchester, VA)
Inventor: Donald C. Presnell (Stephens City, VA)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Robin V. Taylor
Attorneys: Richard B. O'Planick, Lisa B. Riedesel
Application Number: 0/43,114