Valve

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a valve in a baby bottle.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a right side view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the valve shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

The present application is directed to the shape and contour of the design illustrated in the drawings. Broken lines illustrating the environment form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a valve, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D720465
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 22, 2012
Date of Patent: Dec 30, 2014
Assignee: Tomy International, Inc. (Dyersville, IA)
Inventors: Ruth Prentice (Needham, MA), Patrick Thrailkill (Newton, MA), James J. Britto (Westport, MA)
Primary Examiner: George D Kirschbaum
Assistant Examiner: Kendra L Hamilton
Application Number: 29/430,203
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Nursing Bottle Or Container (57) (D24/197)