Butter softener

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of a butter softener in accordance with the present invention with the lid closed;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof with the lid opened;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIGS. 5 and 6 are side views thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof; and

FIG. 8 is a front view thereof.

FIG. 9 is a top view of a second embodiment of a butter softener in accordance with the present invention with the lid open, and showing only the difference in the tray apertures, it being understood that all other surfaces are the same as those of the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a top view of a third embodiment of a butter softener in accordance with the present invention with the lid open, and showing only the difference in the tray apertures, it being understood that all other surfaces are the same as those of the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a top view of a fourth embodiment of a butter softener in accordance with the present invention with the lid open, and showing only the difference in the tray apertures, it being understood that all other surfaces are the same as those of the first embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a top view of a fifth embodiment of a butter softener in accordance with the present invention with the lid open, and showing only the difference in the tray apertures, it being understood that all other surfaces are the same as those of the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a top view of a sixth embodiment of a butter softener in accordance with the present invention with the lid open, and showing only the difference in the tray apertures, it being understood that all other surfaces are the same as those of the first embodiment; and,

FIG. 14 is a top view of another embodiment of a butter softener in accordance with the present invention with the lid open, and showing only the difference in the tray apertures, it being understood that all other surfaces are the same as those of the first embodiment.

The features shown in broken lines in the various Figures are for illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines showing the remainder of the butter softener are directed to environment. Oblique line shading is used to show transparent or translucent surface of the butter softener cover.

Claims

The ornamental design of a butter softener, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1124774
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 3, 2024
Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
Assignee: Kitchinventions LLC (Hobe Sound, FL)
Inventors: Derek T Monk (Jupiter, FL), Jessie Monk (Jupiter, FL)
Primary Examiner: Richard Edgar
Assistant Examiner: Courtney J Clark-Rasheed
Application Number: 29/945,372
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D7/502