U-shaped handle for a vacuum cleaner

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a U-shaped handle for a vacuum cleaner showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the U-shaped handle alone;

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;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The vacuum cleaner parts shown in broken lines in FIGS. 1-8 are shown for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a U-shaped handle for a vacuum cleaner, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Farone; Richard C. (Willoughby, OH), Kalman; Jeffrey M. (Cleveland Heights, OH), Saunders; Craig M. (Rocky River, OH), Caffoe; Cynthia M. (Cleveland Heights, OH), Wright; Michael F. (Stow, OH)
Assignee:	Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. (Glenwillow, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/135,384
Filed:	January 11, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D32/31
Current International Class:	1505
Field of Search:	;D32/22,25,30-31,34 ;15/320-323,347,350,352-353,DIG.8,DIG.10 ;55/337,429,266,310-311,345,420 ;95/12,19,271

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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D368560	April 1996	Abe et al.
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D440365	April 2001	Salo et al.
D441154	April 2001	Roberts et al.
D442750	May 2001	Saunders et al.
6266845	July 2001	Lang

Primary Examiner: McInroy; Ruth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fay, Sharpe, Fagan, Minnich & McKee LLP