Drinking cup for children

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the drinking cup for children showing my new design, the drinking spout being shown in drinking position;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 1, the right side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of FIG. 1 showing the drinking spout in its closed, non-drinking position;

FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 7, the right side elevational view being mirror image of that shown; and,

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of FIG. 7.

Claims

The ornamental design for the drinking cup for children, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Humphrey; David C. (Fremont, MI), Coletta; Frances A. (Fremont, MI)
Assignee:	Gerber Products Company (Fremont, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/033,435
Filed:	January 12, 1995

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	13628	Sep 28, 1993

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Current U.S. Class:	D7/510; D7/511
Field of Search:	;D7/510,511,507,509,514,523,533,534,536,624 ;D9/440,523,445,446,551,564,505,504,532,502,557,500,538,539 ;220/703,711,713,705,707,709,714,715,675,717,771 ;215/1A,329 ;D24/197,198,199

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Primary Examiner: Douglas; Alan P.
Assistant Examiner: Pandozzi; M. N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Price, Heneveld, Cooper, DeWitt & Litton