Vegetation trimmer

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vegetation trimmer 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.

The features shown in broken lines in the figures are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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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/270,525
Filed:	December 26, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/8
Current International Class:	0801
Field of Search:	;D8/8 ;56/12.7 ;30/276,208,233

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly H.
Assistant Examiner: Friedman; Sheryl
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.