Closure for a box for straws

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a closure for a box for straws showing our design, shown in a partially opened position;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of our design;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of FIG. 2, the opposite side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII--VII of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along VIII--VIII of FIG. 2.

The broken line showing of box for straws is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a closure for a box for straws, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Robinson; Ron (Bridgeton, MO), McMichael; Terrance J. (Kirkwood, MO), Flynn; Brian (Glendale Hts., IL), Hoffman; John (Chicago, IL), Partlow; Richard B. (Naperville, IL), Rosten; David (Cambridge, MN)
Assignee:	bioMerieux Vitek, Inc. (Hazelwood, MO)
Appl. No.:	D/072,106
Filed:	June 11, 1997

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	61824	Oct 31, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/435
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D9/435,446,454,499,420,423 ;D3/323,326 ;206/443,494,775,779,780,783 ;229/103.2,125.35 ;220/337,339,4.22,4.23

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

3148103	September 1964	Gallagher
3511433	May 1970	Andrews et al.
3555337	January 1971	Harmon
3567013	March 1971	Tannenbaum
3645384	February 1972	Wind
3710975	January 1973	Jansen
3784055	January 1974	Anderson
4273249	June 1981	Florian

Primary Examiner: Gandy; James
Assistant Examiner: Matta; Cathron B.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Slepchuk, Jr.; Nicholas I.