Toilet plunger storage device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a toilet plunger storage device according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view similar to FIG. 1 showing a cover separated from a receptacle;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a side elevation view of the device of FIG. 1 taken from the side opposite to that shown in FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 7 is a side elevation view of the device of FIG. 1 taken from the right in FIG. 3.

Claims

The ornamental design for a toilet plunger storage device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Phillips; Vincent R. (Brooklyn, NY), Phillips, III; Howard C. (Far Rockaway, NY), Wise; Robert D. (Akron, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/154,973
Filed:	January 31, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D6/524; D6/551
Current International Class:	2302
Field of Search:	;D6/524,551 ;206/207,209,209.1,349,361,362.2,362.3,15.2,15.3 ;312/206

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Webpage from www.plungees.com, viewed on Jan. 31, 2002, showing a PLUNGEMATE toilet plunger cover/holder. . Webpage from www.plungermate.com, viewed on Jan. 31, 2002, showing a clamshell-type toilet plunger holder. . Webpage from www.catalogcitys.com, viewed on Jan. 31, 2002, showing a PLUNGEES toilet plunger holder..

Primary Examiner: Vinson; Brian N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Rankin, Hill, Porter & Clark LLP