Base of a cleaning machine

- Bissell Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a front, perspective view of the base of a cleaning machine showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side-elevational view thereof, the right side-elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

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

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view therof.

The broken line showing of the upper housing and handle of a cleaning machine in FIGS. 1-4 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D387522
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 29, 1996
Date of Patent: Dec 9, 1997
Assignee: Bissell Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Inventor: Douglas J. Medema (Belding, MI)
Primary Examiner: Ruth McInroy
Law Firm: Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP
Application Number: 0/58,967
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: For Vacuum Cleaner (D32/31)
International Classification: 1505;