Ergonomic disposable plate sidewall

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ergonomic disposable plate sidewall;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the plate of FIG. 1, with an opposite view being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the plate of FIG. 1, with an opposite view being identical thereto;

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

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

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional front view of the plate of FIG. 1, with an opposite view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional side view of the plate of FIG. 1, with an opposite view being identical thereto.

Claims

We claim the ornamental Design for an ergonomic disposable plate sidewall, as shown and described. Broken lines in the Figures form no part of the claimed design.

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Inventors:	Smith; Stephen A. (Naperville, IL), Wiedmeyer; Warren Giles (Trevor, WI), Gitschlag; John Stewart (Chicago, IL), Joines, Jr.; James Tam (Gurnee, IL), Healy; Kimberly Vaile (Chicago, IL), Rutter; Bryce G. (St. Louis, MO), Loudenslager; John Howard (Phoenix, AZ), Bone; Brian C. (St. Louis, MO), Stillerman; Jan R. (Phoenix, AZ)
Assignee:	Solo Cup Company (Highland Park, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/182,704
Filed:	May 30, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D7/396.1
Current International Class:	0799
Field of Search:	;D7/543,545,548,552.1,554.2,393,396.1 ;220/575,574,23.83,485 ;206/217,542 ;229/4.5

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Die Modernen, Schonen Wohenen, Jul., 1989, p. 94. . Photos 1(a)-1(d) of plate; Hema B.V. Postbus 23220 1100 DS, Amsterdam, Netherlands; date unknown. . Photos 2(a)-2(e) of bowl; Hema B.V. Postbus 23220 1100 DS, Amsterdam, Netherlands; date unknown..

Primary Examiner: Pandozzi; M. N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wallenstein Wagner & Rockey, Ltd.