Banana crate

Description

FIG. 1 is a top view of a banana crate according to my new design in an unfolded state;

FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof in an unfolded state;

FIG. 3 is a front side view thereof in an unfolded state;

FIG. 4 is a back side view thereof in an unfolded state;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof in an unfolded state;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof in an unfolded state; and,

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof in a folded state.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a banana crate, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Orgeldinger; Wolfgang (Pullach, DE)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Orgeldinger; Wolfgang Pullach N/A DE
Assignee:	IFCO Systems GmbH (Pullach, DE)
Appl. No.:	D/358,597
Filed:	March 30, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D3/304
Current International Class:	0301
Field of Search:	;D3/304,307-309,314,311-312,315 ;206/521,521.1,503,506 ;220/1.5,4.26,4.28,676,669,680,682

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Primary Examiner: Donnelly; Kelley
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Keating & Bennett, LLP