Smith v. Meriden Britannia Co.
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Connecticut
This was a suit in equity by Prank W. Smith against the Meriden Britannia .Company for alleged infringement of a patent for a design for a vessel. The cause was heard on a motion for a preliminary Injunction.
1Opinion of the Court
T() W.NRhMJ, District Judge.
Ou January 3, 1898, complainant applied for, and on .November 1, 1898, received, the patent in suit (Ño. 29,571), for a design for a vessel. The elements thereof claimed to be new and material were modified forms of what is known as the old “panel” or “colonial flute” design, ornamented by a scroll of elongated beads, constituting what is known as a “Rococo” border. The panels are in two double sets; the larger set being united near the middle of said vessel, and so disposed as to form the body thereof, while the smaller set furnishes a (luring base. Each of said…
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