Gumball dispensing machine

Description

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a gumball dispensing machine, showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a back view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D399878
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 24, 1997
Date of Patent: Oct 20, 1998
Inventor: Irene An-Yun Lin (San Marino, CA)
Primary Examiner: Sandra L. Morris
Application Number: 0/76,911
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Gum Ball Type (3) (D20/7)
International Classification: 2001;