Opening tab for a receptacle

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Description

FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of an opening tab for a receptacle, showing the new design.

FIG. 2 is a lower perspective view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The shading shown in the drawings is only provided to illustrate the contour of the article; it is not indicative of any particular texture.

Claims

The ornamental design for an opening tab for a receptacle, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D245818 September 20, 1977 Persson
D414892 October 5, 1999 Chen
D417237 November 30, 1999 Packard
D422785 April 18, 2000 Cavell
2124481 July 1938 Anderson
2727547 December 1955 Moon, 3rd
4925073 May 15, 1990 Tarrson et al.
5636732 June 10, 1997 Gilels
5806678 September 15, 1998 Hakansson
Patent History
Patent number: D441952
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 22, 1999
Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Joy A. Packard (Somerset, WI), Paul A. Martinson (Maplewood, MN)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Catherine R. Oliver
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Karl G. Hanson
Application Number: 29/114,372
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D3/215
International Classification: 0301;