Upper portion of a container

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an upper portion of a container, embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, all side views being identical thereto.

The broken line showing of a top and bottom portion of a container is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an upper portion of a container, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Luh; Michael Hung-Tai (Cincinnati, OH), Irwin; Aram Jesse (Cincinnati, OH), Charriez; Roland (Peekskill, NY), Carter; Angela Katherine (Cincinnati, OH)
Assignee:	The Procter & Gamble Company (Cincinnati, OH)
[*] Notice:	The portion of the term of this patent subsequent to July 22, 2011 has been disclaimed.
Appl. No.:	D/050,711
Filed:	February 23, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/566
Current International Class:	0901
Field of Search:	;D9/434,549,553,566 ;220/675,755

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Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Matta; Cathron B.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: D'Amelio; Michael J.