Ashtray apparatus having a removable handle

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the ashtray apparatus having a removable handle, showing the handle in an attached configuration;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a back elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view thereof when the handle is detached therefrom;

FIG. 8 is a back elevational view thereof when the handle is detached therefrom;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof when the handle is detached therefrom;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof when the handle is detached therefrom; and,

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view thereof when the handle is detached therefrom.

It is understood that the opposite side views of FIGS. 2 and 7 are respective mirror images.

For convenience of illustration, the ashtray is disclosed with the handle removed.

Claims

The ornamental design for an ashtray apparatus having a removable handle, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Thornell; Daniel E. (Grand Haven, MI), Crain; Orville V. (Muskegon, MI), Thornell; Fredrick (Grand Haven, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/178,994
Filed:	April 3, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D27/105
Current International Class:	2703
Field of Search:	;D27/102-105,108,109,118,125,133-135 ;D7/510,533 ;131/231,235.1,23,240.1,241,242,236

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Primary Examiner: Rivard; Jennifer
Attorney, Agent or Firm: King & Jovanovic, PLC