Liquid measuring-dispenser tap for a beverage bottle or similar article

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a liquid measuring dispenser tap for a beverage bottle or similar article showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of another embodiment thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view; and

FIG. 9 is a bottom perspective view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D316208
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 20, 1987
Date of Patent: Apr 16, 1991
Assignee: R. and A. Bailey & Co. Limited (Dublin)
Inventors: Ronald S. Griffiths (Rochester), John E. Searles (Aylesford)
Primary Examiner: Winifred E. Herrmann
Law Firm: Parkhurst, Wendel & Rossi
Application Number: 7/75,076
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/7398; D/9436; D10/462