Multi-port hopper exhaust apparatus

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a multi-port hopper exhaust apparatus showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line showing of the lawnmower in FIG. 1 is for illustrative purposes only, and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a multi-port hopper exhaust apparatus, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Vachon; Bertrand (Thetford Mings, CA), Kakuk; Jay J. (Plymouth, MN), Redetzke; Darren (Shakopee, MN), Hinklin; Darrell W. (Excelsior, MN)
Assignee:	The Toro Company (Bloomington, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/092,861
Filed:	August 28, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/17
Current International Class:	1503
Field of Search:	;D15/10,14-17,28 ;56/12.7,13.4,13.7,158,16.7,16.8,17.1,17.5,202,255,320.1-320.2,DIG.5 ;239/683,687

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Other References

Yard & Garden Tractors Lawn Tractors Rear-Engine Riders, TORO Wheel Horse Tractors & Riding Mowes, 1994 (5 pgs). . Lawn and Garden Tractors, TORO Wheel Horse Tractors & Riding Mowers, 1993 (5 pgs)..

Primary Examiner: Morris; Sandra L.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Mau & Krull, P.A.