Aerosol-generating capsule

Description

FIG. 1 is a first top perspective view of an aerosol-generating capsule showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a second top perspective view of the aerosol-generating capsule of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a first bottom perspective view of the aerosol-generating capsule of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a second bottom perspective view of the aerosol-generating capsule of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the aerosol-generating capsule of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the aerosol-generating capsule of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a first side view of the aerosol-generating capsule of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a second side view of the aerosol-generating capsule of FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 is a proximal end view of the aerosol-generating capsule of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 10 is a distal end view of the aerosol-generating capsule of FIG. 1.

The broken lines in the drawings depict portions of the aerosol-generating capsule that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an aerosol-generating capsule, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Griscik; Gregory (Midlothian, VA), Kite; Carl (Midlothian, VA), Nguyen; Thien (Glen Allen, VA), Alvarez; David (Richmond, VA), Bache; Terrance (Richmond, VA), Blackmon; Zack (Williamsburg, VA), Good; Patrick (Richmond, VA), Lau; Raymond (Glen Allen, VA), Hawes; Eric (Midlothian, VA), Popa; Cristian (Hertfordshire, GB)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Altria Client Services LLC Richmond VA US
Assignee:	Altria Client Services LLC (Richmond, VA)
Appl. No.:	D/696,088
Filed:	June 25, 2019

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Current U.S. Class:	D27/162
Current International Class:	2702
Field of Search:	;D27/162,100,101,163-165,172,174-176,183,185-194 ;D24/110,110.5 ;D23/366

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Primary Examiner: Cash; Marissa J
Assistant Examiner: Tsehaye; Rebecca
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.

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