Housing for a blower/vacuum

Description

FIG. 1 is a left front perspective view of a housing for a blower/vacuum according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a housing for a blower/vacuum, as shown.

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Inventors:	Martin; David J. (Eden Prairie, MN), Svoboda; Steven J. (Bloomington, MN), Shaffer; Chadwick A. (Oakdale, MN)
Assignee:	The Toro Company (Bloomington, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/136,944
Filed:	February 9, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D32/15
Current International Class:	1505
Field of Search:	;D32/1,15,16,17,25 ;15/328,329,330,344,345,404,405,414,339,415.1,413,326 ;417/236,423.1,423.3,363

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Sears, Roebuck and Co., "Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN.RTM. 1.4 cu. in./24cc 2-Cycle Gasoline Powered Blower/Vac/Mulcher Model No. 358.797931," Hoffman Estates, Illinois; Aug. 12, 1996 (14 sheets)..

Primary Examiner: Holtje; Martie K.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.