Tamper-evident feature for a container

- PACTIV LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tamper-evident feature for a container of our design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the tamper-evident feature for a container of FIG. 1, shown in an open position;

FIG. 3 is a back view of the tamper-evident feature for a container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the tamper-evident feature for a container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the tamper-evident feature for a container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a side view of the tamper-evident feature for a container of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the tamper-evident feature for a container of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the tamper-evident feature for a container of FIG. 1.

The broken lines shown in the Figures are included for the purpose of illustrating the environment and boundaries and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tamper-evident feature for a container, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D920100
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 16, 2019
Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
Assignee: PACTIV LLC (Lake Forest, IL)
Inventor: Brian M. Murphy (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Lauren R Calve
Application Number: 29/687,781
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/434