Coffee maker

Brady , et al. April 29, 1

Patent Grant D378970

U.S. patent number D378,970 [Application Number D/042,725] was granted by the patent office on 1997-04-29 for coffee maker. This patent grant is currently assigned to Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.. Invention is credited to Martin Brady, Michael J. Morecraft.


United States Patent D378,970
Brady ,   et al. April 29, 1997

Coffee maker

Claims

The ornamental design for a coffee maker, as shown and described.
Inventors: Brady; Martin (Chesterfield, VA), Morecraft; Michael J. (Glen Allen, VA)
Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. (Glen Allen, VA)
Appl. No.: D/042,725
Filed: August 1, 1995

Current U.S. Class: D7/309; D7/310; D7/311
Field of Search: ;D7/300,310,309,311 ;99/245,293,306

References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Compact 4 cup coffee maker (bottom right), HFD Apr. 6, 1987, p. 120. .
Photocopies prepared for purpose of this Information Disclosure Statement showing three side panels from carton for Philips "Cafe-Roma" coffee maker model HD 7253 sold in Europe prior to Aug. 1, 1995. .
Four photographs prepared for purposes of this Information Disclosure Statement showing a coffee maker prototype disclosed by applicants' assignee on two occasions to focus groups more than one year prior to Aug. 1, 1995. .
Best Catalog 1990/91, Published By best Products Co., Inc., 1990 pp. 210-211 with Front & Rear Covers. .
1990 Household Products Catalog, Published by Braun Inc. Lynnfield, MA, pp. 2-5 with Front Cover. .
Chef's Catalog, Holiday 1995, Published by Chef's Catalog Northbrook, IL, p. 26, p. 62 and Front & Rear Admitted Prior Art. .
Front & Rear Cover of Catalog Sheet Showing Proctor-Silex Model A8300 Coffeemaker, Published by Proctor-Silex Inc. Admitted to be Prior Art. .
Best January Fitness Sale Flyer, Published by Best Products Co. Inc., p. 23 with Front & Rear Covers Admitted to be Prior Art. .
Best Christmas Ideas Flyer, Published by Best Products Co. Inc. p. 36 With Front and Rear Covers, Admitted to be Prior Art. .
1993/94 Product Catalog, published by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., 1993, pp. 20-23 with front and rear covers. .
Photocopy of Two Side Panels from Carton of Tefal "Cafe' Selection Filtration" coffee maker sold by T-Fal Corporation, Pine Brook, NJ Admitted to be Prior Art. .
Photocopy of two side panels from carton for Cuisinart Model DCC-240 coffeemaker Admitted Prior Art. .
Photocopy of three side panels from carton for Krups "Crystal arome" coffee maker Admitted Prior Art..

Primary Examiner: Pandozzi; M. N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dybvig; Roger S.

Description



FIG. 1 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front and left side of a coffee maker showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines in FIGS. 1 and 2 showing an LED clock display window and an opening for an LED power indicator, in FIGS. 2 through 5 and 7 showing support feet, in FIG. 3 showing a pause/serve mechanism, and in FIG. 4 showing several vent openings and a cord storage recess are used for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

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