Portable humidor
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FIG. 1 is a top, front and left side perspective view of a portable humidor showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a top, front and left side perspective view of a second embodiment of our design for a portable humidor which differs from the first embodiment by not having a humidistat;
FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of the second embodiment, FIGS. 3 through 6 being generic with respect to the first and second embodiments;
FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of a third embodiment of our design for a portable humidor which differs from the first embodiment solely with regard to the appearance of the outer cover; and,
FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the third embodiment, FIGS. 1 through 4 being generic with respect to the first and third embodiments.
The broken lines in FIG. 1, showing a carrying strap with a hook and ring strap connection, are intended for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 2, 1998
Date of Patent: Oct 5, 1999
Assignee: Hollywood Products, Inc. (Libertyville, IL)
Inventors: John J. Schmaling (Libertyville, IL), Michael J. Emoff (Trotwood, OH)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Rivard
Attorney: Roger S. Dybvig
Application Number: 0/83,022
International Classification: 2706;
