Can tab opener

Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom plan view of a tab can opener embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front end view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear end view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is perspective view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a can tab opener, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hughes; Michael E. (Albuquerque, NM), Hughes; Robert W. (Albuquerque, NM)
Assignee:	Hughes; Michael E. (Albuquerque, NM)
Appl. No.:	07/688,061
Filed:	April 19, 1991

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	33481	Mar 30, 1987	Des. 316362
	798577	Nov 15, 1985

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/40
Field of Search:	;D8/18,33-37,39-43 ;D11/79 ;D3/62,64 ;81/3.4,3.44,3.07,3.09,3.2,3.25,3.33,3.35,3.45,3.47,3.48,3.55,3.57 ;7/152,156

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Foreign Patent Documents

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Other References

"Topper Key Fobs (AM-84)"; Impressions Catalog, Spring/Summer 1991; p. 25..

Primary Examiner: Ansher; Bernard
Assistant Examiner: Barkai; R.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Peacock; Deborah A.