Lid for gravity bin

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lid for gravity bin showing my new design, the gravity bin, base and discharge spout assembly being shown in phantom lines for illustrative purposes and forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 4—4 of FIG. 2 in the direction of the arrows;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 7—7 of FIG. 2 in the direction of the arrows.

Claims

The ornamental design for a lid for gravity bin, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D470016
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 21, 1998
Date of Patent: Feb 11, 2003
Inventor: Eric M. Rivkin (Excelsior, MN)
Primary Examiner: Terry A. Wallace
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: John W. Bunch
Application Number: 29/092,529
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D7/589
International Classification: 0701;