Tamper-evident band

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 6--6 in FIG. 5; and,

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 7--7 in FIG. 6.

Any broken lines in the drawings depict probable environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a "tamper-evident band," as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Pitman; Kelvin (Bubendorf, CH), Boesl; Udo (Eilmeldingen, DE), Habersaat; Patrick (Reinach, CH)
Assignee:	Crown Cork & Seal Technologies Corporation (Alsip, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/192,379
Filed:	October 23, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/452; D9/454
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D9/448,434,435,450,452,453,454,415 ;215/200,208,214,217,328,329,337 ;D24/197-199

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Assistant Examiner: Bennett-Hattan; Susan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knoble Yoshida & Dunleavy, LLC