Dual tube assembly

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dual tube assembly showing our novel design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view, the opposite side elevational view being, a mirror image thereof, the only difference being in the threading;

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

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 3, FIGS. 1-5 illustrating the dual tube assembly of the invention with the bottoms open for filling;

FIG. 6 is an elevational view similar to FIG. 3 showing the bottoms of the tubes closed;

FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 2 showing the bottoms of the tubes closed;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 7, FIGS. 6-9 illustrating the dual tube assembly of FIGS. 1-5 filled and with the tube bottoms closed;

FIG. 10 is a second embodiment of the design, shown in an exploded side view position, the sole difference in this embodiment being the horizontal ribs in the interior of the tube;

FIG. 11 is a view taken along the line 11--11 in FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a view taken along the line 12--12 in FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of FIG. 10; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 10.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dual tube assembly, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Klauke; Christian W. (Toledo, OH), Beaufils; Igor F. (Holland, OH)
Assignee:	Owens-Brockway Plastic Products Inc. (Toledo, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/070,363
Filed:	April 29, 1997

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	707564	Sep 4, 1996	5823391

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/695
Current International Class:	0901
Field of Search:	;D9/302,341 ;222/92,94,105,107,145.1,145.3

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Primary Examiner: Coles; Doris V.
Assistant Examiner: Matta; Cathron B.