Coffee maker

Brady , et al. May 13, 1

Patent Grant D379132

U.S. patent number D379,132 [Application Number D/042,110] was granted by the patent office on 1997-05-13 for coffee maker. This patent grant is currently assigned to Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.. Invention is credited to Martin Brady, Michael J. Morecroft.


United States Patent D379,132
Brady ,   et al. May 13, 1997

Coffee maker

Claims

The ornamental design for a coffee maker, as shown and described.
Inventors: Brady; Martin (Chesterfield County, VA), Morecroft; Michael J. (Glen Allen, VA)
Assignee: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. (Glen Allen, VA)
Appl. No.: D/042,110
Filed: August 1, 1995

Current U.S. Class: D7/309; D7/311
Current International Class: 0701
Field of Search: ;D7/300,305,306,307,308,309,310,311 ;99/279,275,295,305

References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Front & rear covers with p. 26 and p. 62 of "Chef's Catalog, Holiday 1995" published by Chef's Catalog, North Brook, IL, at least as early as Oct. 2, 1995. .
Photocopies prepared for purposes of this Information Disclosure Statement showing two side panels from carton of Tefal "Cafe Selection Filtration" coffee maker sold by T-Fal Corporation prior to Aug. 1, 1995, and admitted to be prior art. .
Photocopies prepared for purposes of this Information Disclosure Statement showing two side panels from carton for Cuisinart Model DCC-240 coffee maker, sold by Cuisinart prior to Aug. 1, 1995, and admitted to be prior art. .
Photocopies prepared for purposes of this Information Disclosure Statement showing three side panels from carton for Krups "Crystal Arome" coffee maker sold by, Robert Krups GmbH & Co. KG prior to Aug. 1, 1995, and admitted to be prior art. .
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. .
Two photographs prepared for purposes of this information Disclosure Statement showing a prototype coffeemaker disclosed by the applicants' assignee to focus groups more than one year prior to Aug. 1, 1995. .
Compact 4 Cup Coffee Maker (bottom right) HFD Apr. 6, 1987, p. 120. .
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. .
Front & rear cover of Catalog Sheet Showing Proctor-Silex Model A8300 Coffeemaker, Published by Proctor-Silex Inc. Admitted to be Prior Art (Prior to Aug. 1, 1995). .
Best January Fitness Sale Flyer, Published by Best Products Co. Inc., p. 23 with front & rear covers Admitted to be Prior Art (Date Prior to Aug. 1, 1995). .
Best Christmas Ideas Flyer, Published by Best Products Co. Inc. p. 36 with front and rear covers, Admitted to be Prior Art (Date Prior to Aug. 1, 1995). .
1993/94 Product Catalog, published by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., 1993, pp. 20-23 with front and rear covers..

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, 2 and 6 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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