Carafe handle and lid
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front, and left side of a carafe handle and lid showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the right side elevational view;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.
The broken lines in FIG. 1 showing the carafe body and handle support are used for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.
The broken lines in FIG. 5 showing the portion of the handle located adjacent the carafe body are used for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design because this surface of the handle is not shown during normal use.
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- See Information Disclosure Statement regarding offer for sale less than one year prior to filing date. Front and rear covers and pp. 8 and 9 of 1998 Product Information Guide published in May 1998 by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. Use and Care Manual titled "Use and Care Instructions for Melitta 10-12 Cup Replacement Coffee Carafe" published by Melitta 1997.
Type: Grant
Filed: May 4, 1999
Date of Patent: Dec 5, 2000
Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. (Glen Allen, VA)
Inventors: Martin Brady (Chesterfield, VA), Peter A. Glade (Glen Allen, VA)
Primary Examiner: M. N. Pandozzi
Attorney: Roger S. Dybvig
Application Number: 0/104,360
International Classification: 0799;
