Container

- S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment the nature of this product is a container for holding wax so as to thereby create a candle upon removal of the lid.

FIG. 1 is a left, top, frontal perspective view of a container embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left, top, frontal perspective view of a second embodiment having a less transparent lid;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown of a brand marking represents unclaimed subject matter and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a container, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • 100 Candles, Candles With Holders, available online as of Aug. 27, 2008, http://www.100candles.com/Items/Item8823.html.
  • Pottery Barn Kids, Weathered Wood Storage, available online as of Aug. 27, 2008, http://www.potterybarnkids.com.
  • Image of OFFI Citronella container, available online as of Aug. 27, 2008, http://www.ec-images.acehardwareoutlet.com/225/products/7167257lr.gif.
  • Aubuchon Hardware, Ziploc Snap'n Seal, available online as of Aug. 27, 2008, http://housewares.hardwarestore.com.
Patent History
Patent number: D600111
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 17, 2008
Date of Patent: Sep 15, 2009
Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. (Racine, WI)
Inventors: Kristopher W. Gerulski (Racine, WI), Andrea A. Tran-Lu (Libertyville, IL)
Primary Examiner: Prabhakar Deshmukh
Assistant Examiner: Derrick Holland
Application Number: 29/326,406
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/424