This application claims the benefit of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/179,677, filed Apr. 11, 2003, now U.S. Design Pat. No. D519,280, issued Apr. 25, 2006.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the collapsible structure;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front elevation view, the rear elevation view being identical;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view, the left side elevation view being identical;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the collapsible structure;
FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 9 is a front elevation view, the rear elevation view being identical; and,
FIG. 10 is a right side elevation view, the left side elevation view being identical.
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Jul 31 1990 |
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Trash bag assembly and holder |
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Jul 01 1998 |
SPORTPET DESIGNS, INC |
Collapsible container and method of making and using same |