Branch clipping machine

Description

FIG. 1 is a left perspective view of the branch clipping machine;

FIG. 2 is a right side partial view of the branch clipping machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left side partial view of the branch clipping machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left perspective view of the branch clipping machine shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top partial view of the branch clipping machine shown in FIG. 1

FIG. 6 is a bottom partial view of the branch clipping machine shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear partial view of the branch clipping machine shown in FIG. 1.

Applicant expressly reserves the right to modify FIGS. 1 7 to include, in line drawing format, any one or all of the features shown (i.e., shown in either dashed-lines or solid lines) in FIGS. 1 7.

Any surfaces of the design not shown, including interior surfaces, form no part of the claimed invention.

The clipping machine is shown fragmented for ease and clarity of illustration.

Claims

CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for a branch clipping machine, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Tinius; Michael (Ulm, DE)
Assignee:	Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG. (Walblingen, DE)
Appl. No.:	D/321,070
Filed:	July 10, 2008

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jan 11, 2008 [EM]			000859095-0006

Current U.S. Class:	D8/8
Current International Class:	0801
Field of Search:	;D8/7,8 ;56/12.7 ;30/276

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly H
Assistant Examiner: Lane; Sheryl
Attorney, Agent or Firm: McGuireWoods LLP