Oval lid for a container

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lid having its door closed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the lid having its door open accordance with the teachings of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a top view of the lid as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the lid as shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the lid as shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a side view of the lid as shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view, taken from the side, similar to that of FIG. 5; and,

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view, taken from the side, similar to that of FIG. 6.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for the oval lid for a container, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Bried; David K. (Rockford, IL), Baerenwald; Philip M. (Rockton, IL)
Assignee:	J. L. Clark, Inc. (Rockford, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/142,059
Filed:	May 17, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/449; D9/447
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D9/434,435,447,449,450 ;215/235,236

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Primary Examiner: Simone; Dominic
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Leydig, Voit & Mayer, LTD