Contoured neck for a beverage container

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a contoured neck for a beverage container;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof.

The broken lines shown represent unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a contoured neck for a beverage container, 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/430,744
Filed:	August 29, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D9/772
Current International Class:	0902
Field of Search:	;D9/505,502,516,530,537,539,542,549,763-783 ;215/381-385 ;220/660,662,669 ;D7/601,602,612,615,630

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Primary Examiner: Holland; Derrick
Assistant Examiner: Calve; Lauren
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sheridan Ross P.C.