Tubular container and dispenser

Description

This patent application is related to co-pending patent application Ser. No. 11/402,455 filed Apr. 11, 2006 entitled, Carrier for Feminine Hygiene Products; patent application Ser. No. 11/402,454 filed Apr. 11, 2006 entitled, Tubular Dispenser for Cleansing Wipes; and patent application Ser. No. 11/402,453 filed Apr. 11, 2006, entitled, Feminine Product Disposal Envelope with Cleansing Wipes.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tubular container and dispenser showing my design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a first side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a second side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of FIG. 1 shown with the lid in an open position.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a tubular container and dispenser, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Rhea; Akemi (Dallas, TX)
Assignee:	Imeka Enterprises, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Appl. No.:	D/257,917
Filed:	April 11, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/734
Current International Class:	0903
Field of Search:	;D9/723-728,730,734,501-504,521,529,682,686,688,690,698 ;D6/512,515,518,523 ;D28/4,7,76,85,88 ;D19/36,57,71 ;222/183,132.7,325,465.1 ;401/67,68,75,214

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Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Hill; Shanda C.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP