Surface ornamentation for caskets

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of our new, original and ornamental design for surface ornamentation for caskets;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view of an alternative embodiment thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view of an alternative embodiment thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top view of an alternative embodiment thereof.

The broken line showing of the casket is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design. The depicted contrast in shading represents a contrast in appearance via color, texture, material and/or luminance.

Claims

The ornamental design for surface ornamentation for caskets, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Parker; Daniel J. (Connersville, IN), Wessel; Christopher M. (Batesville, IN)
Assignee:	Batesville Services, Inc. (Batesville, IN)
Appl. No.:	D/176,334
Filed:	February 24, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D99/1; D99/8
Current International Class:	9900
Field of Search:	;D99/1-4,8,16 ;D5/24,32,63,66 ;D6/615 ;27/1-10 ;D20/10,11

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

1912279	May 1933	Kincaid
D161470	January 1951	Lager
D350010	August 1994	May et al.
D359831	June 1995	Parker
D381901	August 1997	Alig et al.
D420232	February 2000	Paus
D444932	July 2001	Greiwe et al.
6317942	November 2001	Hankel et al.
D462128	August 2002	Careri
D462455	September 2002	Careri

Other References

The Enschede Catalog of Typographic Borders and Ornaments, Dover p. 6 #141 #101, Jul. 27, 1987..

Primary Examiner: Mortimer; Paula A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wood, Herron & Evans, L.L.P.