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US D558,984 S fr* *Jan. 8, 2008

(54) PAINTBRUSH CASE

(76) Inventors: Mike Phillips, 336 Yonge Street, Suite 331, Barrie, Ontario (CA) L4N 4C8; Chad Beaudrie, 8 Glen Echo Park, Barrie, Ontario (CA) L4M 4J3

( * ) Notice: This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.

(**) Term: 14 Years

(21) Appl. No.: 29/205,408

(22) Filed: May 14, 2004

(51) LOC (8) CI 04-99

(52) U.S. CI D4/199

(58) Field of Classification Search D4/199;

D9/414, 426, 431, 432; 206/361, 362.2, 206/362.3, 15.2, 15.3; 220/4.21, 5.22, 4.23;

D3/201, 205, 294 See application file for complete search history.

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* cited by examiner

Primary ExaminerAssistant Examiner(74) Attorney, .

(57)

Cathron Brooks -Lavone D. Tabor or Firm—Bereskin & Parr

CLAIM

The ornamental design for a paintbrush case, as shown and described.

DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 is a perspective view from above and to one side of the new design for a paintbrush case shown with a paintbrush handle extending outwards therefrom;

FIG. 2 is a magnified front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a magnified rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a magnified left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a magnified right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a magnified top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a magnified bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a reduced elevation view thereof, showing the paintbrush case in an open configuration.

The paintbrush handle and the portions of the paintbrush case which are shown in broken lines, are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

1 Claim, 6 Drawing Sheets