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Surface pattern applied to a dispenser

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  • Patent Grant
  • D457765
  • Patent Number
    D457,765
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, September 12, 2000
    24 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 28, 2002
    22 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D06 523
    • D06 551
    • 221 282
    • 221 283
    • 312 348
    • 312 341
    • 242 570
    • 242 590
    • 242 598
  • International Classifications
    • 2302
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a surface pattern applied to a dispenser showing my new design; and,




FIG. 2 is a front view thereof.




The dispenser is shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for a surface pattern applied to a dispenser, as shown and described.
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