Dispensing closure

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the dispensing closure with the lid closed, the bottom of the dispensing closure forming no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the dispensing closure illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the dispensing closure, taken from the left in FIG. 2, with the opposing side elevational view being a mirror image of FIG. 3.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the closure in FIGS. 1-3, with the lid hinges being shown in phantom for environment and forming no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the closure of FIGS. 1-4 with the lid open; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the closure of FIGS. 1-4.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a dispensing closure, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Haffner; Eugene F. (Waterville, OH), Brozell; Leonora M. (Maumee, OH)
Assignee:	Owens- Illinois Closure Inc. (Toledo, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/216,040
Filed:	October 27, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/449
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D9/454,449,447,446,442,440,435,434,529 ;222/556 ;220/254.3 ;215/235

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Photographs (6) of "Suave" Dispensing Closure. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M.
Assistant Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett