Deposit and collection receptacles – Separate inlet and outlet openings
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2007-08-07
Miller, William L. (Department: 3677)
Deposit and collection receptacles
Separate inlet and outlet openings
C221S064000, C119S051010, C220S229000, C426S115000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11260798
ABSTRACT:
A food and/or treat dispenser comprises an enclosed container having at least one aperture for insertion and dispensing of food stored therein. The dispenser comprises a top portion, a base portion and a central portion therebetween, wherein at least one aperture is provided in the top or base portion. The aperture is selectively openable and returnably resilient. A plurality of ribs are provided to facilitate selective opening of the aperture. The top and base portions include a perimeter encircling a concavity, the perimeter of a relatively flat configuration so that the top and/or base portions are positionable in a free standing configuration on a flat or planar surface. The dispenser may also include a variety of means for securing the dispenser to varying objects during transport or storage.
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Gugliotta, Esq. John D.
Miller William L.
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