Sponge applicator cap

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sponge applicator cap showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof the opposite side being a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view thereof showing a first modified design for the sponge portion;

FIG. 8 is rear perspective view thereof showing a second modified design for the sponge portion;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view thereof showing a third modified design for the sponge portion; and,

FIG. 10 is a front perspective view thereof showing a fourth modified design for the sponge portion.

The container shown in dotted line is for environmental purposes only.

The cap on the second, third and forth embodiment is identical to the cap on the first embodiment except for the shape of the sponge applicator portion.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D386853
Type: Grant
Filed: May 20, 1996
Date of Patent: Nov 25, 1997
Assignee: Painter's Products Inc. (Palm Desert, CA)
Inventor: Kurt Koptis (Yucca Valley, CA)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Cynthia E. Ramirez
Attorneys: Charles H. Schwartz, Harvey S. Hertz
Application Number: 0/54,671
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: With Fluid Collector Or Dispenser, E.g., Reservoir, Etc. (D32/45); D4/116; D9/338; D9/434
International Classification: 0805;