Combined can and closure

Description

FIG. 1 is an exploded side elevational view of a combined can and closure showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view shown with the cover removed for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 3 is a fragmentary sectional view taken on the line 3--3 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary top perspective view shown with the cover portion omitted;

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary side elevational view shown with the cover in place; and,

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view thereof.

The broken line showing of the bail handle in FIGS. 1 and 3 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

The characteristic feature of the design resides in the configuration of the upper wall portion, in combination with the can and lid.

Claims

The ornamental design for a combined can and closure, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Gallagher; Thomas A. (Chagrin Falls, OH), Patarini; Leon (Palos Hills, IL), Knowlton; Paul (Tinley Park, IL)
Assignee:	Van Dorn Company (Cleveland, OH)
Appl. No.:	07/341,051
Filed:	April 17, 1989

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/780; D9/454; D9/538; D9/907
Field of Search:	;D9/352,355,379,399 ;D34/39 ;220/335,336,91,600,610,615,618,660,669,670,656,658 ;206/508 ;229/4.5,5.5,5.6

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Primary Examiner: Ansher; Bernard
Assistant Examiner: Tuttle; C.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Body, Vickers & Daniels