Fluid dispensing machine

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a fluid dispensing machine showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the fluid dispensing machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the fluid dispensing machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the fluid dispensing machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the fluid dispensing machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a left side view of the fluid dispensing machine shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side view of the fluid dispensing machine shown in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a fluid dispensing machine, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D498637
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 6, 2003
Date of Patent: Nov 23, 2004
Assignee: Elkay Manufacturing Company (Oak Brook, IL)
Inventors: John E. Heilstedt (Valparaiso, IN), Steven J. Sorensen (Deerfield, IL), Jon W. Hauser, II (Geneva, IL)
Primary Examiner: M. N. Pandozzi
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.
Application Number: 29/187,713
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D7/306; D7/311
International Classification: 0701;