Valve

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a valve in a baby bottle.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a right side view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the valve shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the valve shown in FIG. 1.

The present application is directed to the shape and contour of the design illustrated in the drawings. Broken lines illustrating the environment form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a valve, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Prentice; Ruth (Needham, MA), Thrailkill; Patrick (Newton, MA), Britto; James J. (Westport, MA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Prentice; Ruth Thrailkill; Patrick Britto; James J. Needham Newton Westport MA MA MA US US US
Assignee:	Tomy International, Inc. (Dyersville, IA)
Appl. No.:	D/430,203
Filed:	August 22, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/197
Current International Class:	0701
Field of Search:	;D24/197,193,207,129,127,196 ;220/694,703,227,235,714,727,745 ;D9/452 ;215/11.1,11.2,11.3,11.4,11.5,11.6,344

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Primary Examiner: Kirschbaum; George D
Assistant Examiner: Hamilton; Kendra L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

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