Water filter

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front, and right side of a water filter 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 of the left side elevational view;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view thereof similar to FIG. 1 but showing the lid of the water filter in an open position.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D323874 February 11, 1992 Hirman et al.
D331446 December 1, 1992 Gidman
D348305 June 28, 1994 Bannigan
D355241 February 7, 1995 Zylstra et al.
D362583 September 26, 1995 Weber et al.
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Other references
  • Front and rear cover and p. 34 of "Rowenta International 86" 1986 Product Catalog. See Information Disclosure Statement regarding offer for sale less than one year prior to filing date of present application.
Patent History
Patent number: D432204
Type: Grant
Filed: May 4, 1999
Date of Patent: Oct 17, 2000
Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. (Glen Allen, VA)
Inventor: Martin Brady (Chesterfield, VA)
Primary Examiner: Robin V. Taylor
Attorney: Roger S. Dybvig
Application Number: 0/104,358
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Filter Or Strainer (2) (D23/209); D7/312
International Classification: 2301;