• Container closure. Steven L. Sweeton, Lake Winnebego, Mo.; David L. Dejong, Ogden; Robert J. Good, Lee's Summit, Mo. Assigned to Meadwestvaco Calmar Inc., Grandview, Mo. Filed Dec. 21, 2006. Design Patent No. D562,683.

• Trumpet component. Sheryl Laukat, Tevis Laukat, both of Sandy. Assigned to Cannonball Musical Instruments, Sandy. Filed Dec. 16, 2004. Design Patent No. D562,878.

• Gravity propelled seat-carrying board supported by ground-engaging wheels. Merrill Oveson, Richard M. Oveson, both of Orem. Filed Aug. 21, 2006. Design Patent No. D562,914.

• Paint stirrer. David A. Yovanovich, Salt Lake City. Filed Sept. 2, 2005. Design Patent No. D563,069.

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