Towel dispenser

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a towel dispenser according to our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front side elevation view of the towel dispenser of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear side elevation view of the towel dispenser of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the towel dispenser of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the towel dispenser of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the towel dispenser of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the towel dispenser of FIG. 1.

The dot-dash broken lines shown in the drawings are boundary lines and the uniform broken lines illustrate environment only and each form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Young; Michael (Mukwonago, WI), Thao; Tou Yia (Oakdale, MN), Thao; Fusu (Cottage Grove, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type San Jamar, Inc. Elkhorn WI US
Assignee:	San Jamar, Inc. (Elkhorn, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/636,076
Filed:	February 6, 2018

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Current U.S. Class:	D6/523
Current International Class:	2302
Field of Search:	;D6/515-524,553,542-545,567,574 ;248/309.1,309.2,905 ;206/225,233,389,391,77.1 ;221/26.33,282,283,14,92,105 ;242/570,590 ;222/173,180,281-282

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Primary Examiner: Muller; David G
Assistant Examiner: Johnston; Nathan M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Boyle Fredrickson S.C.

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