Housing for a convertible blower/vacuum

Description

FIG. 1 is a left front perspective view of a housing for a convertible blower/vacuum in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a housing for a convertible blower/vacuum, as shown.

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Inventors:	Martin; David J. (Eden Prairie, MN), Shaffer; Chadwick A. (Oakdale, MN)
Assignee:	The Toro Company (Bloomington, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/270,437
Filed:	December 22, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D32/15
Current International Class:	1505
Field of Search:	;D32/1,15-18,21,25,32,34 ;15/344-345,405,414 ;D23/213 ;417/236,363,423.1,423.3 ;239/DIG.13,DIG.21

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Sims; Kathleen
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.