Article dispensing – Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article – Deformation by non-coextensive outlet opening
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-03
2011-10-11
Crawford, Gene O. (Department: 3651)
Article dispensing
Concurrent separation and distortion of flexible article
Deformation by non-coextensive outlet opening
C221S045000, C221S061000, C221S047000, C206S494000, C206S449000, C206S541000, C206S053000, C206S037000, C206S039700, C220S259100, C220S835000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08033421
ABSTRACT:
A dispenser configured to close and fold into a small, compact, refillable package for storing personal care products is disclosed. Specifically, the dispenser has significantly less surface area in the closed (i.e., folded) position as compared to the unfolded personal care product that is stored within the dispenser.
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Boon Jason Robert
Cowell Christine Marie
Golub Erica Marie
Possell Kevin C.
Schlaupitz Robert Samuel
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Crawford Gene O.
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
Kumar Rakesh
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