Container

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, left and top perspective view of a container showing our new design, the rear, right view being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 2 is a front, left perspective view thereof in an open position.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Bellamah; Stephen J. (Midlothian, VA), Griffin; William T. (Chesterfield, VA), Howard; Dominic J. C. (Midlothian, VA), Mitten; Robert T. (Glen Allen, VA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Bellamah; Stephen J. Griffin; William T. Howard; Dominic J. C. Mitten; Robert T. Midlothian Chesterfield Midlothian Glen Allen VA VA VA VA US US US US
Assignee:	Philip Morris USA Inc. (Richmond, VA)
Appl. No.:	D/428,897
Filed:	August 3, 2012

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29403181	Oct 3, 2011	D665253
	29293587	Nov 30, 2007	D646159

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/424
Current International Class:	0903
Field of Search:	;D9/424,414,416,422,425,428,429,432 ;D3/205,265,273,294,312 ;206/352,354,355,503-505,508,581,815,822 ;220/345.1,345.3,659,669,675,691 ;229/406

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Primary Examiner: Holland; Derrick
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC