Folding tool including pliers

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view from the upper right front of a folding tool including pliers, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof, an elevational view of the opposite side being identical therewith;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof, a bottom plan view thereof being identical therewith;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a folding tool including pliers, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Yale; Melissa C. (Portland, OR), Tsuda; Hollan A. (Portland, OR)
Assignee:	Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (Portland, OR)
Appl. No.:	D/220,912
Filed:	January 7, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/52; D8/4
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/4-5,52,57-58,14,19,105 ;7/128 ;81/427.5

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly H.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Chernoff, Vilhauer, McClung, Stenzel, LLP