Metallic microwavable container

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a metallic microwavable container, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view thereof.

The broken line portions of the disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a metallic microwavable container, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Jacober; Mark A. (Arvada, CO), Kaanta; Jason (Pine, CO)
Assignee:	Ball Corporation (Broomfield, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/208,746
Filed:	July 1, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/502
Current International Class:	0901
Field of Search:	;D9/500-504,506,513,516,518,529,549,558,574,414,416,424,425,428,438 ;D7/428,438 ;D11/152 ;215/200,208,213,224,241,242,253,254,274,316,385,387,392

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Primary Examiner: Bondade; Nanda
Assistant Examiner: Hill; Shanda C.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sheridan Ross P.C.