Housing for convertible yard tool

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a housing for a convertible yard tool showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front 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 back elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line showing the snow throwing impeller and the handle is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a housing for convertible yard tool, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Shaffer; Chadwick A. (Oakdale, MN), Martin; David J. (Eden Prairie, MN)
Assignee:	The Toro Company (Bloomington, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/216,077
Filed:	October 27, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/10; D15/12
Current International Class:	1503
Field of Search:	;D15/10-12 ;D8/8 ;37/227,244,241,242,246,259,260,252,256 ;30/298.1,276

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Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Goodwin; Mark A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.