Container for bulk materials

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, and right side perspective view of a container for bulk materials embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Harris; Jack E. (Savannah, GA), Bromwell; Robert A. (Royal Oak, MI), Sommer; Karl L. (Rochester Hills, MI), Blake; Gerald L. (Farmington Hills, MI)
Assignee:	Encon, Inc. (Romeo, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/023,749
Filed:	June 1, 1994

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/202; D23/200
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/200-209 ;206/386,398,599 ;210/192,222,223,257.2,282,446,448,744 ;220/1.5,4.21,633 ;222/185,189

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Foreign Patent Documents

	92-21575		Dec 1992		WO

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Hannon; Monica A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Renner, Kenner, Greive, Bobak, Taylor & Weber