Cap for a pouch

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D971728
  • Patent Number
    D971,728
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, October 29, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 6, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Inventors
    • Williamson; David A. (Plymouth, MA, US)
    • Meyer; Richard (East Sandwich, MA, US)
  • Original Assignees
  • Examiners
    • Posthauer; Catherine S
    Agents
    • Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
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    • D03 29
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    • CPC
    • B65D85/8064
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  • International Classifications
    • 0907
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a cap for pouches, showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a side perspective view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a front view thereof, the back view being a mirror image thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right-side view thereof, the left-side view being a mirror image thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a perspective view thereof, showing the cap for a pouch in a position of use with an exemplary pouch;



FIG. 9 is a front view thereof, the back view being a mirror image thereof;



FIG. 10 is a right-side view thereof, the left-side view being a mirror image thereof;



FIG. 11 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 12 is a bottom view thereof.


The broken lines are shown for the purpose of illustrating both parts of the article as well as environmental subject matter of an exemplary pouch. None of the broken lines form part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a cap for a pouch, as shown and described.
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Entry
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