Reclosable container lid

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reclosable container lid of the invention, showing the lid in a closed position;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the reclosable container lid of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the reclosable container lid of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side view of the reclosable container lid of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a side view of the reclosable container lid of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the reclosable container lid of FIG. 1, showing the lid in a closed position; and,

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the reclosable container lid taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 1, showing the contour of the lid.

Claims

CLAIM What is claimed is the ornamental design for a reclosable container lid, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Smith; Stephen Alan (Naperville, IL), Wiedmeyer; Warren Giles (Trevor, WI), Gitschlag; John Stewart (Chicago, IL), Joines, Jr.; James Tam (Gurnee, IL), Rutter; Bryce G. (St. Louis, MO), Bone; Brian C. (St. Louis, MO), Smith; Kevin Ray (Round Lake Beach, IL)
Assignee:	Solo Cup Company (Highland Park, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/186,583
Filed:	July 18, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/447; D9/449; D9/450; D9/454
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D9/434,435,436,438,447,450,449,454,503 ;D7/392.1,511 ;215/307,316,317,324,387,232,384 ;220/200,306,307,711,713,729

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Andoll; Gregory
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wallenstein Wagner & Rockey, Ltd.