Hinged container

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a hinged container showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the container of FIG. 1, shown in opened condition;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof,

FIG. 6 is a left end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of another alternate embodiment of a hinged container embodying our new design, illustrating a top portion having either an embossed or debossed central portion and an attachment ring at an opposite end (the attachment ring can be at either or both ends as desired);

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the embodiment of FIG. 9, illustrating the debossed central portion of the top surface;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of yet another embodiment of a hinged container embodying our new design, showing a modified hinge device; and,

FIG. 12 is a top plan view of an embodiment of the present invention similar to that shown in FIG. 1, illustrated with optional transparent walls.

The broken line showing of a circular indentation on top of FIG. 1 and 14, and an attached cord in FIGS. 1-5, 8, 10-12, and 14, is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Cooper; Martin R. (Cincinnati, OH), Akata; William K. (Nanuet, NY)
Assignee:	Cooper Designs, Ltd. (Cincinnati, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/103,266
Filed:	April 12, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D3/218; D3/201; D3/215
Current International Class:	0301
Field of Search:	;D3/201,215,218 ;220/4.23,4.24 ;D9/424

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Loius S.
Assistant Examiner: Weingart; Monica A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP