Folding tool including pliers and interior spacers

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view from the upper right front of a folding tool including pliers and interior spacers, 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 and interior spacers, 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/220,871
Filed:	January 7, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/52
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/4,51,52,54,55,56,58,99,104,105,107 ;D22/118 ;D29/124 ;7/118,119,125-135,158,163-166,168 ;30/136,136.5,160,161 ;81/300,302,304,427.5,440

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