Spill resistant tab for drink-through lids
Description
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
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