Dirt cup for a vacuum cleaner

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dirt cup for a vacuum cleaner showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the dirt cup and its associated components;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the dirt cup alone;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is front elevational view thereof.

The vacuum cleaner parts shown in broken lines in FIGS. 1 and 2 are shown for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dirt cup for a vacuum cleaner, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Stephens; Paul D. (Twinsburg, OH), Kalman; Jeffrey M. (Cleveland Hts., OH), Thur; Charles J. (Chardon, OH)
Assignee:	Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. (Glenwillow, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/135,436
Filed:	January 11, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D32/31
Current International Class:	1505
Field of Search:	;D32/22,25,30-31,34 ;15/320-323,347,350,352-353,DIG.8,DIG.10 ;55/337,429,266,310-311,345,420 ;95/12,19,271

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: McInroy; Ruth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fay, Sharpe, Fagan, Minnich & McKee, LLP