Vacuum cleaner lower portion

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vacuum cleaner lower portion showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The details shown in broken lines in FIG. 7 are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Stephens; Ronald J. (Rittman, OH), Bradd; Sidney H. (Solon, OH), Wareham; Richard A. (North Canton, OH)
Assignee:	The Hoover Company (North Canton, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/085,333
Filed:	March 20, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D32/32
Current International Class:	1505
Field of Search:	;D32/21,22,31-34 ;15/322,354,355,358,362,366,378,400,412,414,415.1-422,422.1,339

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Primary Examiner: McInroy; Ruth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Lowe; A. Burgess Watson; Bruce P.