Composter
Description
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a composter showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top perspective view thereof with the one panel of the lid in open condition;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being a mirror image of that shown;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown.
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Patent History
Patent number: D332851
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 22, 1991
Date of Patent: Jan 26, 1993
Assignee: Smith & Hawken (Mill Valley, CA)
Inventor: Richard Long (San Francisco, CA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Law Firm: Limbach & Limbach
Application Number: 7/674,032
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 22, 1991
Date of Patent: Jan 26, 1993
Assignee: Smith & Hawken (Mill Valley, CA)
Inventor: Richard Long (San Francisco, CA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Law Firm: Limbach & Limbach
Application Number: 7/674,032
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