Dispensing – With container handle or handgrips – Movable handle interconnected with flow controller or closure
Reissue Patent
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Mancene, Gene (Department: 3754)
Dispensing
With container handle or handgrips
Movable handle interconnected with flow controller or closure
C222S472000
Reissue Patent
active
RE039431
ABSTRACT:
A kettle is provided which includes a body defining a storage unit and including a spout coupled to the body and defining an opening. The kettle also includes a handle having first and second ends and coupled to the body for rotation about a second axis disposed between the first and second ends and engageably coupled to the spout lid, wherein the rotation of the handle in a first direction causes movement of the lid to its open position and rotation of the handle in a second direction causes movement of the lid to its closed position.
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Naden Mark
Strum Donald
Cartagena Melvin
Helen of Troy Limited
Mancene Gene
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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