Refuse container

Description

FIG. 1 is a top left front perspective view of a refuse container showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top left front perspective view of the subject invention, shown with the environmental unclaimed features removed. The front elevational and rear elevational views would be as depicted in FIGS. 2 and 7;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8.

The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

The vertical dashed lines in FIGS. 1, 3 and 5 and the ribbed lines disclosed in the outer circle by the handles in the FIG. 6 view, represents a surface pattern forming not part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a refuse container, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Presnell; Donald C. (Stephens City, VA)
Assignee:	Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc. (Winchester, VA)
Appl. No.:	D/043,114
Filed:	August 25, 1995

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Current U.S. Class:	D34/1
Field of Search:	;D34/1,5-7 ;D32/37,53,53.1 ;220/908-911,404 ;232/43.2

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Primary Examiner: Word; A. Hugo
Assistant Examiner: Taylor; Robin V.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: O'Planick; Richard B. Riedesel; Lisa B.