Cigarette mini-pack shell and slide

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cigarette mini-pack shell and slide with beveled edges, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of a cigarette package comprising a pair of the mini-packs shown in FIG. 1 before being overwrapped, the rear elevational view being identical;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being identical;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom plan view being identical;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cigarette mini-pack of FIG. 1 in a partially open position;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the cigarette mini-pack of FIG. 1 in a completely open position;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a cigarette package comprising a pair of the mini-packs of FIG. 1 with overwrap and a tear strip;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a cigarette mini-pack shell and slide with rounded edges, showing our new design;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of a cigarette package comprising a pair of the mini-packs shown in FIG. 8 before being overwrapped, the rear elevational view being identical;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being identical;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom plan view being identical; and,

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a cigarette package comprising a pair of the mini-packs shown in FIG. 8 with overwrap and a tear strip.

The appearances of the second embodiment of the cigarette mini-pack shell and slide in a partially open and completely open position are identical to FIGS. 5 and 6 respectively with the exception of the outer corners being rounded.

Claims

An ornamental design for a cigarette mini-pack shell and slide, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Mitten; Robert T. (Glen Allen, VA), Fath; Scott A. (Richmond, VA)
Assignee:	Philip Morris USA Inc. (New York, NY)
Appl. No.:	D/196,581
Filed:	December 31, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D27/189
Current International Class:	2706
Field of Search:	;D27/186-191 ;D9/430 ;206/256,265-273 ;229/160.1,109,120.011,120.18,120.03

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Primary Examiner: Rivard; Jennifer
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP