Paddle actuator

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a paddle actuator showing our new design, with the handle depressed;

FIG. 2 is a bottom 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 front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view thereof.

The bottom views, as seen in FIGS. 2 and 8 of the combination handle and handle-housing are not claimed.

The broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an paddle actuator, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Tieu; Loc Ba (Exton, PA), Johnson; Andrew Douglas (Wilmington, DE)
Assignee:	Southco, Inc. (Concordville, PA)
Appl. No.:	D/304,924
Filed:	March 10, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/302
Current International Class:	0806
Field of Search:	;D8/300,301,302,313,338,306 ;70/208 ;292/347,336.3,DIG.31 ;D12/196

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Other References

Cable Manufacturing and Assembly Co. Inc., Mini Lever Actuator, Model 11764 shown on p. 1 of 5-page Specifications Document for Remote Actuation Systems Actuators, printed from www.cmacable.com on May 7, 2008. cited by other . Cable Manufacturing and Assembly Co. Inc., Lever Actuator, Model 11605, shown on p. 2 of 5-page Specifications Document for Remote Acutation Systems Actuators, printed from www.cmacable.com on May 7, 2008. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Greene; Paula
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Paul & Paul