Offset handle for taping knife

Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of the taping knife handle;

FIG. 2 is a rear view of same;

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the taping knife handle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right hand view of same;

FIG. 5 is a top view of the taping knife handle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of same; and,

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of the taping knife handle of FIG. 1.

The subject matter depicted in broken lines is not intended to be part of the claimed invention and is shown only for environment purposes.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an offset handle for taping knife, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Bruno; Robert (Avon, CT), Sterpka; Frank (West Hartford, CT), Myers; Matthew Earle (Naperville, IL)
Assignee:	United States Gypsum Company (Chicago, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/273,243
Filed:	March 1, 2007

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29234822	Jul 22, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/107
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/45,14,107,21,27,47,82-87,99-101,DIG.7 ;D7/393,395,688,693 ;15/235.3,236.01 ;16/DIG.12,DIG.18,DIG.19,110.1,421,422,430,431,435 ;81/177.1,436-439,489-492,60-62,63.1 ;192/43.2

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Primary Examiner: Douglas; Alan P.
Assistant Examiner: Fox; Barbara
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. Geoffrey; Michael M. Janci; David F.