Dispenser

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D962672
  • Patent Number
    D962,672
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, August 26, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, September 6, 2022
    2 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D06 542
    • D06 543
    • D06 544
    • D06 545
    • D09 529
    • D09 693-694
    • D23 238
    • CPC
    • A47K2210/00
  • International Classifications
    • 2308
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top, front, left-side perspective view of a dispenser embodying our new design;



FIG. 2 is a bottom, front, right-side perspective view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right-side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a left-side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,



FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.


All features in broken line form no part of the claimed subject matter. Dash-dot lines illustrate borders and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a dispenser, as shown and described.
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