Hanging file box
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a hanging file box illustrating our new design;
FIG. 2 is a top view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a left side view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a right side view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a front view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a rear view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a hanging file box illustrating our new design;
FIG. 9 is a top view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a left side view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a right side view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a front view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 8; and,
FIG. 14 is a rear view of the hanging file box shown in FIG. 8.
The portions shown in phantom lines are not part of the claimed invention, but are included to show environment.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 30, 1998
Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
Assignee: ACCO Brands, Inc. (Lincolnshire, IL)
Inventors: Christopher Conley (Chicago, IL), Maureen O'Connor (Chicago, IL), Marcia Lausen (Evanston, IL)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Law Firm: Pennie & Edmonds LLP
Application Number: 0/97,142
International Classification: 1902;