Vacuum cleaner base

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner base which embodies our design;

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a back elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

The portion of the vacuum cleaner shown in broken lines in FIGS. 1-5 is shown for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a vacuum cleaner base, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Roberts; Kenneth L. (Walker, MI), Umbach; Steven R. (East Grand Rapids, MI), Luyckx; Michael D. (Bloomfield Hills, MI)
Assignee:	Bissell Inc. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/044,092
Filed:	September 18, 1995

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Current U.S. Class:	D32/33
Field of Search:	;D32/31,32 ;15/363,366,412,325,327.5,327.6,349,350,351

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Martinez; Frank
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP