Base for power-operated potato slicer

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of base for power-operated potato slicer embodying our design, with the view showing principally top, front and left portions thereof;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof showing principally bottom, rear and right portions thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a right elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D383940
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 2, 1996
Date of Patent: Sep 23, 1997
Inventors: Michael A. Davis (Dover, OH), Christopher T. Troyer (Strasburg, OH)
Primary Examiner: M. N. Pandozzi
Attorney: David A. Burge
Application Number: 0/48,511
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/7412; D7/673; D7/387
International Classification: 0799;