Vented container end closure

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the vented container end closure;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of a vented container end closure according to an alternative embodiment;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the vented container end closure of FIG. 4; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the vented container end closure of FIG. 4.

The broken line showing of a vented container end closure is included for the purpose of illustrating environment and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a vented container end closure, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Jacober; Mark A. (Arvada, CO), Chasteen; Howard C. (Westminster, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Jacober; Mark A. Chasteen; Howard C. Arvada Westminster CO CO US US
Assignee:	Ball Corporation (Broomfield, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/404,996
Filed:	October 27, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/435
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D9/780,772,767,763,454,438,434,428,425,432 ;D7/396.2,392.1,627,605,553.2,541 ;220/713,711,703,377,273,270,256.1,254.1,906,367.1,366.1,276,272,271,265 ;229/406,123.2

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Primary Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sheridan Ross P.C.