Spill resistant tab for drink-through lids

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Description

FIG. 1 is top perspective view of a spill resistant tab for drink-through lids.

FIG. 2 is a front side view of a second embodiment for a spill resistant tab.

FIG. 3 is a back side view of a second embodiment for a spill resistant tab.

FIG. 4 is a left side view of a second embodiment for a spill resistant tab.

FIG. 5 is a right side view of a second embodiment for a spill resistant tab.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a second embodiment for a spill resistant tab; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of a second embodiment for a spill resistant tab.

Claims

The ornamental design for a spill resistant tab for drink-through lids for a beverage container, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D751396
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 11, 2014
Date of Patent: Mar 15, 2016
Inventor: Douglas H. Fleming (Bainbridge Island, WA)
Primary Examiner: Robert M Spear
Assistant Examiner: Marissa J Cash
Application Number: 29/481,898
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/449