Wooden receptacles – Baskets
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2005-12-06
Merek, Joseph C. (Department: 3727)
Wooden receptacles
Baskets
C217S124000, C147S048000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06971532
ABSTRACT:
A system and method of constructing a substantially decorative article without the need for fasteners. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, the decorative article is a woven basket. One or more retainers are provided to retain the material used to construct the outer surface of the decorative article. Each retainer is provided with a channel for receiving one end of the material used to construct the surface of the decorative article. The channels are able to retain the ends of the material used to construct the surface of the decorative article without the need for fasteners. If the material used to construct the surface of the decorative article is sufficiently rigid, the decorative article will be self-supporting. If the material used to construct the surface of the decorative article is not sufficiently self-supporting, supports may be located between the retainers. The channels may be oriented at an angle, or may be provided with a texture, to assist in retaining the material used to construct the surface of the decorative article.
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Williams Charles T.
Williams G. Thomas
Merek Joseph C.
Standley Law Group LLP
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