Melting plate with engraved spiral pattern

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D540962
  • Patent Number
    D540,962
  • Date Filed
    Friday, January 28, 2005
    19 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, April 17, 2007
    17 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D26 9
    • D26 10
    • D26 22
    • D26 23
    • 431 292000
    • 431 289000
  • International Classifications
    • 2601
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the top of a melting plate with engraved spiral pattern according to the present invention;


FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the bottom thereof;


FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the top thereof;


FIG. 4 is an elevational view of the bottom thereof; and,


FIG. 5 is an isometric view illustrating in phantom a candle holder in which the melting plate may be disposed.


FIG. 5 is provided for context only and forms no part of the claimed design. Also, structures shown in phantom form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a melting plate with engraved spiral pattern, as shown and described.
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Continuation in Parts (4)
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Parent 29216615 Nov 2004 US
Child 29222414 US
Parent 29212969 Sep 2004 US
Child 29216615 US
Parent 29212972 Sep 2004 US
Child 29212969 US
Parent 29212974 Sep 2004 US
Child 29212972 US