Folding multipurpose hand tool

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a folding multipurpose hand tool according to our new design, shown with pliers in an open position;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the folding multipurpose hand tool, shown in a closed position;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a left side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 15 is a front elevation view thereof, shown with a knife blade in an operable position.

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

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a folding multipurpose hand tool, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Klecker; Glenn (Silverton, OR), Nenadic; John (Camas, WA)
Assignee:	Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (Portland, OR)
Appl. No.:	D/275,956
Filed:	January 10, 2007

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/105
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/99,58,55,52,356,107,105 ;D19/65 ;81/440,427.5 ;7/160,138,128,118 ;30/298.4,162,161,155

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Primary Examiner: Brooks; Cathron C.
Assistant Examiner: Murphy; Austin
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Alston & Bird LLP