Electric kettle

- Zojirushi Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of an electric kettle showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is an exploded front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 8 is an exploded rear perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view thereof, shown in an alternate position of use.

Claims

The ornamental design for an electric kettle, as shown and described.

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  • Electric Kettle, PFC-A, Tiger Corporation, pp. 1-3, <http;//www.tiger.jp/pressrelease/pr12082703.html> (available at least as early as Aug. 27, 2012).
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Patent History
Patent number: D727085
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 12, 2013
Date of Patent: Apr 21, 2015
Assignee: Zojirushi Corporation
Inventors: Keito Kotani (Kobe), Keita Akiyama (Osaka)
Primary Examiner: Marianne Pandozzi
Application Number: 29/472,351
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D7/319; D7/317