Poutry fountain

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the poultry fountain, taken from one side and top thereof;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image;

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

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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  • Brochure: "Little Giant.RTM.--Farm, Ranch and Pet Products", Miller Manufacturing Company, South St. Paul, MN 55075 (Mar. 1996); pp. 1-5 and 16. Brochure: "Products From Brower.RTM.--Seven Gallon Poultry Durafount.TM.", .RTM.1995, Brower, Houghton, IA 52631; 2 pages.
Patent History
Patent number: D403131
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 7, 1997
Date of Patent: Dec 22, 1998
Assignee: Miller Manufacturing Company (Eagan, MN)
Inventors: J. David Bowell (Vadnais Heights, MN), George R. Peterson (Brooklyn Park, MN)
Primary Examiner: Cathy Anne MacCormac
Law Firm: Merchant, Gould, Smith, Edell, Welter & Schmidt, P.A.
Application Number: 0/79,052
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Waterer (2) (D30/132); Feeder Or Waterer (D30/121)
International Classification: 3003;