Closure

- Silgan White Cap LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a closure showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof, the right, back, and left views being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The ornamental design which is claimed is shown in solid lines in the drawings. The broken lines are shown for the purpose of illustrating parts of the article that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for a closure, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D983037
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 14, 2022
Date of Patent: Apr 11, 2023
Assignee: Silgan White Cap LLC (Downers Grove, IL)
Inventor: Darren R. Neputy (Palos Hills, IL)
Primary Examiner: Catherine S Posthauer
Application Number: 29/826,601
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/452