Surface pattern applied to a dispenser

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a surface pattern applied to a dispenser showing my new design; and,

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof.

The dispenser is shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a surface pattern applied to a dispenser, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D457765
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 12, 2000
Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
Assignee: Kimberly Clark Worldwide, Inc. (Neenah, WI)
Inventors: Susan Marie Peotter (Oshkosh, WI), Dayton Joel Henderson (Appleton, WI)
Primary Examiner: Brian N. Vinson
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Application Number: 29/129,311
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D6/523
International Classification: 2302;