Sanding tool

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sanding tool showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof with one of the ends shown in its open position;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof, the right side view thereof being a mirror image of the left side view shown;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

The surface shading illustrated in the drawings is provided merely to highlight the contour of design; it is not intended to be illustrative of texture or gloss.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a sanding tool, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kirschhoffer; Jon A. (White Bear Lake, MN), Cybulski; Eric R. (Woodbury, MN), Simmers; Ryan Patrick (Cottage Grove, MN), Gonzalez; Bernard A. (St. Paul, MN)
Assignee:	3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/228,861
Filed:	April 29, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/90
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/90,94 ;451/523-524,557,559

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

2201645	May 1940	Epner
D187141	December 1960	Dokos
3151333	October 1964	Scholz
5168672	December 1992	Gregoire, Sr.
D429136	August 2000	Ali et al.
6267658	July 2001	Ali et al.
D477764	July 2003	Magann
D479458	September 2003	Masterson et al.
6613113	September 2003	Minick et al.
6957934	October 2005	Masterson et al.
2003/0104777	June 2003	Deshler

Other References

Stanley Tools Division 8438905139 Sanding Sponge. Downloaded Feb. 16, 2006 at http://www.sealenterprises.com/detail.asp?sku=4318143. No earlier date available through www.webarchive.org. cited by examiner.

Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S.
Assistant Examiner: (Ulm) Cody; RoseLynne
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Patchett; David B.