Container for colonic cleansing kit

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  • Patent Grant
  • D683210
  • Patent Number
    D683,210
  • Date Filed
    Friday, August 10, 2012
    12 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013
    11 years ago
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a container for colonic cleansing kit with the lid closed showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof with the lid closed;



FIG. 3 is a top view thereof with the lid closed;



FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof with the lid closed;



FIG. 5 is a front view thereof with the lid closed;



FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof with the lid closed;



FIG. 7 is a right side view thereof with the lid closed;



FIG. 8 is a left side view thereof with the lid closed; and,



FIG. 9 is a top perspective view thereof with the lid open.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a container for colonic cleansing kit, as shown and described.
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