Ergonomic trigger with gripping elements for a trigger sprayer

Description

The application relates to an ergonomic trigger for use with a trigger sprayer.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ergonomic trigger with gripping elements for a trigger sprayer showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof,

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof,

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.

The broken lines showing the arm of the sprayer in the drawings are environmental only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an ergonomic trigger with gripping elements for a trigger sprayer, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Bitowft; Bruce K. (Oakland, CA), Rodriguez; Humberto F. (Oakland, CA), Walden; Melissa (Oakland, CA)
Assignee:	The Clorox Company (Oakland, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/199,804
Filed:	February 10, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/443; D9/448
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D9/448,447,435 ;D8/88,303 ;D23/227,226,223,213 ;239/526,525,333 ;222/402.15,402.1,383.1,153.11 ;169/88

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Foreign Patent Documents

	WO 97/19016		May 1997		WO

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Assistant Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Winghart; Monica