Composter

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top and front perspective view of a composter showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof with the door in open condition;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof with the lid in open condition;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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  • "Flower & Garden" Magazine (prior to Jan. 1992), pp. 68 & 70. "National Gardening" Magazine (Sep./Oct. 1991). "Mother Earth News" (Aug./Sep. 1991). "Resource Recycling Journal" (Aug. 1991) (pp. 22-32). "Consumers Reports" Magazine (Jun., 1991). "Do It Yourself Retailing" Magazine (Jun., 1991). "Gardener's Eden" Magazine (Spring, 1991). "Garbage Journal" (Mar./Apr., 1991). "Don't Bag It" (Feb. 1991). "Resource Recycling" Recycling Journal (Dec. 1990). "Garbage" Journal (Sep./Oct. 1990).
Patent History
Patent number: D340559
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 20, 1991
Date of Patent: Oct 19, 1993
Assignee: Master Garden Products, Inc. (St. Charles, MO)
Inventor: Laurie A. Taylor (St. Louis, MO)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Law Firm: Heller & Kepler
Application Number: 7/672,612