Reusable sealable cup

- ZIP TOP, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective top/front view of a reusable sealable cup, showing the new, original and ornamental design, wherein the cup is open and unsealed.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the reusable sealable cup shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 shows a back view of the reusable sealable cup shown in FIGS. 1-2.

FIG. 4 shows a left side view of the reusable sealable cup shown in FIGS. 1-3.

FIG. 5 illustrates a right side view of the reusable sealable cup shown in FIGS. 1-4.

FIG. 6 shows a top view of the reusable sealable cup shown in FIGS. 1-5; and,

FIG. 7 shows a bottom view of the reusable sealable cup shown in FIGS. 1-6.

Claims

The ornamental design for a reusable sealable cup, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D945827
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 25, 2019
Date of Patent: Mar 15, 2022
Assignee: ZIP TOP, LLC (Austin, TX)
Inventors: Rebecca M. Finell (Austin, TX), Joshua J. Nelson (Mesa, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Jae Liang
Application Number: 29/699,437
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D7/509; D7/523; D9/707