Coffee maker
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Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front and left side of a coffee maker showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.
The broken lines in FIGS. 1 and 2 showing an LED clock display window and an opening for an LED power indicator, in FIGS. 2 through 5 and 7 showing support feet, in FIG. 3 showing a pause/serve mechanism, and in FIG. 4 showing several vent openings and a cord storage recess are used for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
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Patent History
Patent number: D378970
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 1, 1995
Date of Patent: Apr 29, 1997
Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. (Glen Allen, VA)
Inventors: Martin Brady (Chesterfield, VA), Michael J. Morecraft (Glen Allen, VA)
Primary Examiner: M. N. Pandozzi
Attorney: Roger S. Dybvig
Application Number: 0/42,725
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 1, 1995
Date of Patent: Apr 29, 1997
Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. (Glen Allen, VA)
Inventors: Martin Brady (Chesterfield, VA), Michael J. Morecraft (Glen Allen, VA)
Primary Examiner: M. N. Pandozzi
Attorney: Roger S. Dybvig
Application Number: 0/42,725
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
D/7309;
D7/311;
D7/310