Tree-shaped baking cup

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the tree-shaped baking cup, showing the present design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the present design;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the present design;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the present design; and

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of the present design.

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view of the present design; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevation view of the present design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a tree-shaped baking cup, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Nichols; Monica Stautner (Richmond, VA), Johnson; Michelle Shaw (Glen Allen, VA), O'Flynn; Jennifer Danich (Richmond, VA), Armstrong; Denise Landrum (Richmond, VA), Brookshire; Phillip L. (Cincinnati, OH)
Assignee:	Alcoa, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA)
Appl. No.:	D/248,320
Filed:	August 9, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D7/354
Current International Class:	0702
Field of Search:	;D7/323,354,356,357,359,360,409,500,552,554.1,554.2,554.3,554.4,556 ;D9/456 ;D15/90 ;99/422,425,426,428,430,432,439-442,444,446,DIG.15 ;206/557,561-564 ;220/405,445,447,469,500,507,508,553,555,575,626

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Primary Examiner: Brooks; Cathron C.
Assistant Examiner: Pham; Ricky
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Greenberg Traurig, LLP McQuade; Paul F. Goepel; James E.