Folding handle and operator cover

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a folding handle and operator cover according to an embodiment of the invention with the folding handle in a folded position and, for context, depicted in position on a window sill;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a folding handle and operator cover according to an embodiment of the invention with the folding handle in an unfolded position;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a folding handle and operator cover according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of a folding handle and operator cover according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of a folding handle and operator cover according to an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 6 is a side elevation view of a first side of a folding handle and operator cover according to an embodiment of the invention; and,

FIG. 7 is a side elevation view of the opposing side of a folding handle and operator cover, according to an embodiment of the invention.

The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for folding handle and operator cover, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Vetter; Gregory J. (Owatonna, MN), Frank; Alan L. (Owatonna, MN), Dallmann; Brian (Owatonna, MN), Wolf; Glen M. (Owatonna, MN)
Assignee:	Truth Hardware Corporation (Owatonna, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/222,693
Filed:	February 2, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/309
Current International Class:	0806
Field of Search:	;D8/300,307-309,337-338,322,344,400 ;16/110R,111R,429,900 ;74/89.14,523,545-547,528,543,557,606R ;49/324,345,342,341,337,279 ;292/198,200,202,210,336.3,DIG.33,DIG.31,DIG.20 ;70/208-209 ;242/283

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Primary Examiner: Greene; Paula A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, P.A.