Can

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a can showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view is the same;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side is the same;

FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view taken on the line 4--4 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a vertical cross-section of the can, shown in FIG. 1.

The characteristic feature of our design resides in the specific configuration of the fluting pattern in combination with the can.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Halasz; Andrew (Crystal Lake, IL), Moloney; Thomas E. (Wheaton, IL), Chernikoff; Nelson N. (Richton Park, IL), Zenger; Richard D. (Downers Grove, IL), Cassidy; Edward K. (Palatine, IL), Mann; John M. (Downers Grove, IL)
Appl. No.:	07/924,827
Filed:	August 4, 1992

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	432396	Nov 9, 1989	D 330676
	351769	May 12, 1989	D. 332750
	945314	Dec 22, 1986	D. 306972
	594610	Mar 28, 1984	D. 290688
	523514	Aug 15, 1983	D. 283011

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/774
Field of Search:	;D9/518,506,556,559,569,438,500,551,520 ;D7/531 ;220/906,907,669-675

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Primary Examiner: Ansher; Bernard
Assistant Examiner: Lieberman; Lucy
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wallenstein, Wagner & Hattis