Hammer

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a hammer showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the hammer;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the hammer;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the hammer;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the hammer, the left side elevation being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the hammer; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the hammer.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Youngren; Robert H. (Rockford, IL), Johnson; Bruce V. (Sterling, IL)
Assignee:	Estwing Manufacturing Company (Rockford, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/254,955
Filed:	March 1, 2006

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29204735	May 3, 2004	D521342

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/75
Current International Class:	0802
Field of Search:	;D8/75,76,77,78,79,80,81,107 ;81/19,20,21,22 ;7/143,145 ;254/19

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Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP