Patent
   D983049
Priority
Mar 24 2021
Filed
Mar 24 2021
Issued
Apr 11 2023
Expiry
Apr 11 2038
Assg.orig
Entity
unknown
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289
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The ornamental design for a carrier for containers, as shown and described.

FIG. 1 is a first embodiment perspective view of a carrier for containers showing our new design, shown in a position of use with exemplary containers.

FIG. 2 is a left elevation view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1, the right elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1, the rear elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 1

FIG. 6 is a plan view thereof, shown independent of the exemplary containers to show aspects of the design not visible when combined, and further in an unfolded configuration.

FIG. 7 is a second embodiment perspective view of a carrier for containers showing our new design, shown in a position of use with exemplary containers.

FIG. 8 is a left elevation view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 7, the right elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 9 is a front elevation view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 7, the rear elevation view is a mirror image.

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 7.

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of the carrier for containers of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 12 is a plan view thereof, shown independent of the exemplary containers to show aspects of the design not visible when combined, and further in an unfolded configuration.

The broken lines are shown for the purpose of illustrating parts of the article as well as environmental subject matter of exemplary containers. None of the broken lines form part of the claim.

McCree, Justin, Gould, Steve M.

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