Dispensing – Plural sources – compartment – containers and/or spaced jacket – Packing or stacking arrangements
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Kaufman, Joseph A. (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
Plural sources, compartment, containers and/or spaced jacket
Packing or stacking arrangements
C222S157000, C222S185100, C222S465100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06935533
ABSTRACT:
An improved liquid dispenser that is adapted to fit into a refrigerator and that is more user friendly is disclosed. The liquid dispenser includes a hollow body, a top, a bottom, and at least one wall therebetween. The body creates a receptacle for a liquid. The top includes an inlet for the receptacle and the at least one wall includes an outlet for the receptacle. A handle located near a central axis of the body is adapted to carry the liquid dispenser. The liquid dispenser may be stacked vertically with similar configured dispensers.
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Clausen Kenneth F.
Kern Lisa A.
Peterson Rich
Kaufman Joseph A.
Marshall & Gerstein & Borun LLP
Rubbermaid Incorporated
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