Ergonomic handle for hand tool

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention viewing the tool from the left front;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the invention viewing the tool from the left rear;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view of the tool of the invention, the right side being a mirror image of FIG. 3;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the tool of the invention;

FIG. 5 is a top view of the tool of the invention;

FIG. 6 is an elevational view of the front end of the tool of the invention; and,

FIG. 7 is an elevational view of the rear end of the tool of the invention.

The broken lines define areas of the design that are not claimed.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a ergonomic handle for hand tool, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Christopher; Brent (Portland, OR)
Assignee:	Meridian International Co., Ltd. (Centennial, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/327,417
Filed:	November 5, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/83
Current International Class:	0804
Field of Search:	;D8/82,83,84,85,87,107 ;81/62,63.1,436,437,438,439,177.1

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sytsma; Jason R. Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC