Bottle return apparatus

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bottle return apparatus showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the bottle return apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the bottle return apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the bottle return apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the bottle return apparatus of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the bottle return apparatus of FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for bottle return apparatus, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Boydston; Brent C. (Winston-Salem, NC), Fullerton; Douglas A. (Winston-Salem, NC), Gunter; Michael S. (Winston-Salem, NC), Keim; C. Steve (Winston-Salem, NC), Wiles; Robert C. (Winston-Salem, NC)
Assignee:	Primo Water Corporation (Winston-Salem, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/237,873
Filed:	September 8, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D34/1
Current International Class:	0909
Field of Search:	;D34/1,7,38 ;194/208 ;220/908 ;209/583

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Primary Examiner: Ramirez; Cynthia E.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP