Device for food preservation and preparation

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top perspective view of a device for food preservation and preparation showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a side view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a device for food preservation and preparation, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D762081
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 29, 2014
Date of Patent: Jul 26, 2016
Inventor: Eugenio Minvielle (Rye, NY)
Primary Examiner: Ruth McInroy
Application Number: 29/497,888
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D7/350.1