Buoyant metallic pliers

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of buoyant metallic pliers showing our design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a left end elevational view of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 7 is a right end elevational view of FIG. 2.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for buoyant metallic pliers, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Brady; Robert (Sarasota, FL), Walker; Dale Thomas (Palm Harbor, FL), Holmen; Erik (Sarasota, FL), Herbst; Richard (Sarasota, FL)
Assignee:	Shakespeare Company, LLC (Columbia, SC)
Appl. No.:	D/240,327
Filed:	October 12, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/52
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/4,51,52,54,55,58,105,106,107 ;7/106,107,125,127-130,132,133 ;30/341 ;43/4 ;81/300,302,304,325,326,347,385,386,421,427.5

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Pending U.S. Appl. No. 11/385,943 filed Mar. 21, 2006. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Douglas; Alan P.
Assistant Examiner: Fluegeman; Deanna
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP