Diaper pail

- Cosco, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a diaper pail illustrating my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, with the left side elevational view being the same; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D422123
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 11, 1999
Date of Patent: Mar 28, 2000
Assignee: Cosco, Inc. (Columbus, IN)
Inventor: H. Richard Roudebush (Indianapolis, IN)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Cynthia Ramirez
Law Firm: Barnes & Thornburg
Application Number: 0/98,997
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Laundry Basket, Hamper, Or Diaper Pail (D32/37); Pedal Operated (D34/9)
International Classification: 0707;