Wire cage for containing an animal

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wire cage for containing an animal showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the wire cage of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevation view of the wire cage of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view of the wire cage of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the wire cage of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view of the wire cage of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a back elevation view of the wire cage of FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a wire cage for containing an animal, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Cantwell; Brad (Muncie, IN), Greene; Michael E. (Muncie, IN), Jones; Terrance L. (Muncie, IN)
Assignee:	Mid-West Metal Products Company, Inc. (Muncie, IN)
Appl. No.:	D/384,079
Filed:	January 26, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D30/114
Current International Class:	3002
Field of Search:	;D30/108-120,161 ;119/28.5,161-170,482,496-499,502,512-513,712,416,437,445,452,453,455,474

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Other References

Pet Gear Inc.; "Travel Lite Steel Crates"; www.petgearinc.com/product.sub.--info.asp?id=189; Pub. 2011 ("Pet Gear Inc." publication); pp. 1-2, USA. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Aman; Ania
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP Rost, Esq.; Stephen F.