Convertible storage bin with lid

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage bin and lid showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the storage bin and lid shown in FIG. 1 with the lid removed from the storage bin.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the storage bin and lid shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the storage bin and lid shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the storage bin and lid shown in FIG. 1; the opposite side being a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 6 is an end view of the storage bin and lid shown in FIG. 1; the opposite end being a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the storage bin only shown in FIG. 1 in a partially unfolded configuration.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the storage bin shown in FIG. 7 in a flattened configuration; and,

FIG. 9 is a top view of the storage bin shown in FIG. 8 in the flattened configuration.

All broken lines, including stitching lines and fold lines, are illustrative of environment and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a convertible storage bin with lid, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Rothschild; Wayne H. (Northbrook, IL)
Assignee:	International Holdings LLC (Northfield, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/259,667
Filed:	May 12, 2006

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	11263424	Oct 31, 2005
	11046423	Jan 28, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D3/302; D3/276
Current International Class:	0301
Field of Search:	;D3/201,260,273,276,284-286,302,305,904-905 ;D7/605,607 ;D21/397 ;190/1-2,107 ;229/103,117.09,117.35 ;273/285-286 ;383/4,6,40,97,110

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Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S
Assistant Examiner: Cody; Roselynne
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nixon Peabody LLP