Lid for a beverage container

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lid for a beverage container showing the novel design.

FIG. 2 is a front side view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a back side view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

In each of the drawing figures, portions of the lid for a beverage container that are shown in broken lines depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Fleming; Douglas H. (Bainbridge Island, WA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Fleming; Douglas H. Bainbridge Island WA US
Appl. No.:	D/433,172
Filed:	September 26, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/435
Current International Class:	0907
Field of Search:	;D7/396.2 ;D9/435,436,437,438,440,447,449,454 ;215/200,228,250,253,387 ;220/200,367.1,711,712,713,752 ;229/404

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Primary Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett
Assistant Examiner: Was; Leanne
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Goodloe, Jr.; R. Reams