Hamper

- Rubbermaid Incorporated

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top, right side perspective view of a hamper showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D431099
Type: Grant
Filed: May 22, 1998
Date of Patent: Sep 19, 2000
Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated (Wooster, OH)
Inventor: Patrick Douglas (Wooster, OH)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Cynthia E. Ramirez
Law Firm: Renner, Kenner, Greive, Boback, Taylor & Weber
Application Number: 0/88,424
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Laundry Basket, Hamper, Or Diaper Pail (D32/37)
International Classification: 0707;