Slow cooker

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slow cooker showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a left side view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a slow cooker, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hlava; Lorens G. (Clinton, MO), Klein; Gary A. (Overland Park, KS), Baker; Lori D. (Pleasant Hill, MO)
Assignee:	The Rival Company (Kansas City, MO)
Appl. No.:	D/099,269
Filed:	November 21, 1997

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	068020	Mar 17, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D7/360
Current International Class:	0702
Field of Search:	;D7/323,354-361,337 ;99/324,325,331,403,410-413 ;219/429,432,438,440

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Primary Examiner: Veynar; Caron D.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione Marino; Francis E.