Removable absorbent insert for food container

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the top surface and a portion of the perimeter surface of a removable absorbent insert for a food container.

FIG. 2 is a view of the top surface of the removable absorbent insert of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a view of the bottom surface of the removable absorbent insert of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is an elevation view from the perimeter of the removable absorbent insert of FIG. 1. The perimeter for all sides has the same appearance.

Phantom lining, where utilized, is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the claimed design to the features shown in phantom.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a removable absorbent insert for food container, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	White; Glenn Josef (Louisville, KY), Rider, Jr.; Edward W. (Slate Hill, NY), Allers; Brian Scott (Poughkeepsie, NY)
Assignee:	KFC Corporation (Louisville, KY)
Appl. No.:	D/259,689
Filed:	May 12, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/456
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D9/414,433,434,435,438,439,445,447,449,454,455,456,457,546,651 ;D19/35 ;119/51.11,54,456,464,475,477,478 ;428/34.1 ;D11/143 ;426/107,243 ;219/728,729,730,731,732,733,759 ;D7/391,392,392.1 ;D34/39 ;D3/323 ;D12/204,207,211 ;99/DIG.14 ;413/8 ;301/40.3,37.101,104,108.1,108.2,108.3,108.4,108.5

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Lohr; Barbara B
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Stiles & Harbison, PLLC Nagle, Jr.; David W.