Liquid measuring-dispenser tap for a beverage bottle or similar article

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a liquid measuring dispenser tap for a beverage bottle or similar article showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of another embodiment thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view; and

FIG. 9 is a bottom perspective view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a liquid measuring-dispenser tap for a beverage bottle or similar article, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Griffiths; Ronald S. (Rochester, GB2), Searles; John E. (Aylesford, GB2)
Assignee:	R. and A. Bailey & Co. Limited (Dublin, GB5)
Appl. No.:	07/075,076
Filed:	July 20, 1987

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jan 20, 1987 [GB]			1039342

Current U.S. Class:	D7/398; D10/46.2; D9/436
Field of Search:	;D7/398 ;222/640,510,454,456 ;D9/436 ;D10/46.2

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Primary Examiner: Herrmann; Winifred E.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Parkhurst, Wendel & Rossi