In-cup frother

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an in-cup frother showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a typical elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D409045
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 1, 1998
Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
Inventor: Frank A. Brady (Danville, CA)
Primary Examiner: M N. Pandozzi
Law Firm: Limbach & Limbach L.L.P.
Application Number: 0/85,933
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/7397; D7/377
International Classification: 0799;