Fishing rod including an integrally formed handle

Description

FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view of a fishing rod including an integrally formed handle according to my new design, the right side elevationaal view being the mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged left side elevational view, partially broken away, of the fishing rod and integrally formed handle;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a fishing rod including an integrally formed handle, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Pingel; Robert L. (Carrollton, TX)
Assignee:	Comfort Grip Systems, LLC (Darien, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/076,598
Filed:	September 10, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D22/142
Current International Class:	2205
Field of Search:	;D22/142,139,137 ;43/18.1,20,21,22,23

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Primary Examiner: Coles; Doris V.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Griggs; Dennis T.