Portable commode

Description

FIG. 1 is a top right front perspective view of a portable commode showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof; the left side elevational view being a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a portable commode, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Vanakkeren; John (Chicago, IL), Dhanapal; Shivaprasad (Statesville, NC)
Assignee:	Rubbermaid Health Care Products Inc. (Statesville, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/046,332
Filed:	November 13, 1995

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/296
Field of Search:	;D23/296,297-301 ;4/235,239,483,427-479,449,586,590,902

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Watterson; Eric
Attorney, Agent or Firm: O'Planick; Richard B. Riedesel; Lisa B.