Spill-proof aerator for low volatile compound solutions

Description

FIG. 1 is a front corner perspective view of a spill-proof aerator for low volatile compound solutions;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front corner perspective view of a diffuser top and wick assembly;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of a diffuser top having a concentric hole and a wick disposed therein;

FIG. 5 is an inverted front perspective view of the bottom of the diffuser top with three wicks disposed therein;

FIG. 6 is an inverted front perspective view of the bottom of the diffuser top with two wicks disposed therein;

FIG. 7 is an inverted front perspective view of the bottom of the diffuser top with four wicks disposed therein; and,

FIG. 8 is an enlarged inverted front perspective view of the bottom of the diffuser top with one wick disposed therein.

The portions shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a spill-proof aerator for low volatile compound solutions, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Motylinski; Nathan (Raleigh, NC), Mehfar; Ali Alexandre (Raleigh, NC)
Assignee:	Le Cherche Midi (Raleigh, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/335,691
Filed:	April 20, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/366
Current International Class:	2899
Field of Search:	;D23/355-369 ;D28/5,6 ;261/DIG.17,DIG.42,DIG.65,DIG.88,DIG.89 ;392/386,390,391,392,393,394,395 ;239/34,35,44-47,50,53,56,60,145,326

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Primary Examiner: Snapp; Sandra
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fay Sharpe LLP