Vacuum break twist tap

- LB EUROPE LIMITED
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a vacuum break twist tap showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dashed broken lines in the figures illustrate portions of the vacuum break twist tap that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a vacuum break twist tap, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D958939
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 2, 2021
Date of Patent: Jul 26, 2022
Assignee: LB EUROPE LIMITED (Manchester)
Inventors: Ronald E. Kieras (McHenry, IL), Matthew Ruschmeier (Glencoe, MN)
Primary Examiner: Darlington Ly
Application Number: 29/813,969
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Check (D23/237)