Carrier for containers

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Description

FIG. 1 is a rear, top perspective view of a carrier showing my new design according to an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front, bottom perspective view of the carrier of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the carrier of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right elevation view of the carrier of FIG. 1; the left elevation view is a mirror image of the right elevation view.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of the carrier of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the carrier of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the carrier of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the carrier of FIG. 1 shown in an unfolded configuration.

The broken lines are shown for the purpose of illustrating both parts of the article as well as environmental subject matter. None of the broken lines form part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a carrier for containers, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D999056
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 25, 2021
Date of Patent: Sep 19, 2023
Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Inventor: Felicia A. Pinkstone (Aston, PA)
Primary Examiner: Catherine S Posthauer
Assistant Examiner: Joan E. Diehl
Application Number: 29/775,779
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/433