Article of flatware

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of an article of flatware showing our new design as embodied in a fork;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view from the left of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 4--4 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 5--5 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is an end elevational view from the bottom of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is an end elevational view from the top of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of an article of flatware showing our new design as embodied in a spoon;

FIG. 9 is a side elevational view from the right of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is an end elevational view from the bottom of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is an end elevational view from the top of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a front elevational view of an article of flatware showing our new design as embodied in a gravy ladle.

FIG. 14 is a side elevational view from the right of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 13;

FIG. 16 is an end elevational view from the top of FIG. 13; and

FIG. 17 is an end elevational view from the bottom of FIG. 13.

The sides opposite the handle portions shown in FIGS. 2, 9 and 14 are mirror images of the respective shown sides.

The distinguishing feature of our design for an article of flatware resides in the handle configuration having a combination thereon of a hammered surface and a beaded border.

Claims

The ornamental design for an article of flatware, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Knope; William J. (Meriden, CT), Guodace; Frank K. (Meriden, CT)
Assignee:	International Silver Company (Meriden, CT)
Appl. No.:	05/682,367
Filed:	May 3, 1976

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Current U.S. Class:	D7/662
Current International Class:	D0703
Field of Search:	;D7/137-142,147-152

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D48388	January 1916	Kintz
D53921	October 1919	Large

Other References

Goldschmiede Zeitung, p. 11, Apr. 1973, Reiner Advertisement, Flatware shown. . Tableware International, Oct. 1973, p. 39, Flatware from Den Haag WFM. . Handwrought Sterling Silver, The Old Newbury Crafters, Brochure Handwrought Group I, "Moulton" shown..

Primary Examiner: Herrmann; Winifred E.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Burns; Robert E.