Pair of handles for a folding multipurpose tool including shears

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view from the upper left front of a pair of handles for a folding multipurpose tool including shears, including my new design;

FIG. 2 is an isometric view from the lower right rear thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear end elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof.

The blades of the shears, the folded tool blades, spacers, portions of springs, portions of pivot pins and the interior of the handles are shown in broken line for illustrative purposes and form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines immediately adjacent to the shaded areas represent unclaimed boundaries of the design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a pair of handles for a folding multipurpose tool including shears, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Klecker; Glenn A. (Silverton, OR)
Assignee:	Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (Portland, OR)
Appl. No.:	D/244,907
Filed:	December 14, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/107
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/54-56,99,105,107,20,98-100 ;7/118,119,125-135,158,163-166,168 ;30/151-162,135,155,254,262,298.4,335,131 ;81/427.5,440,450

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

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Primary Examiner: Douglas; Alan P.
Assistant Examiner: Fox; Barbara
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Chernoff, Vilhauer, McClung & Stenzel, LLP