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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the packaging container embodying the new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the packaging container of the new design showing the closure means in broken lines;
FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 11 is a front elevational view thereof; the rear elevational view being the same as FIG. 5;
FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 13 is a left side elevational view thereof.
The characteristic features of the design reside in a length-to-height ratio of about 5.5:1 combined with two torpedo-shaped lid hinges.
The broken line showing of closure in FIGS. 8-13 is for illustrative purpose and forms no part of the claim.
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- Photographs A-C of Prior Art Pill Box: Amway Double X Container.
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 22, 1997
Date of Patent: Feb 23, 1999
Assignee: Amway Corporation (Ada, MI)
Inventor: Kevin L. Hager (Grand Rapids, MI)
Primary Examiner: Prabhakar G. Deshmukh
Law Firm: Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Application Number: 0/65,169
International Classification: 0907;