Surface-preparation tool handle

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a surface-preparation tool handle showing our design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the surface-preparation tool handle of FIG. 1, the left and right sides being mirror images of one another;

FIG. 3 is a top view of the surface-preparation tool handle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the surface-preparation tool handle of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a front view of the surface-preparation tool handle of FIG. 1.

The broken lines showing "HYDE" illustrate an aspect of the handle that forms no part of the claim, while the broken lines showing a blade are directed to environment that also forms no part of the claim.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a surface-preparation tool handle, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Metaxatos; Paul (Swampscott, MA), Koury; Steffen (Everett, MA), McGee; James (Chelsea, MA), Farland; Richard M. (Fiskdale, MA), Talbot; Corey (Hebron, CT)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Metaxatos; Paul Koury; Steffen McGee; James Farland; Richard M. Talbot; Corey Swampscott Everett Chelsea Fiskdale Hebron MA MA MA MA CT US US US US US
Assignee:	Hyde Tools, Inc. (Southbridge, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/420,503
Filed:	May 9, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/45
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/10,45,107 ;15/235.3,235.4,235.5,235.6,235.7,236.1,245.1 ;294/49 ;D32/48-49,52

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Hyde Pro Project Blue Steel Extruded Backing Taping Knife. Downloaded from http://www.hydetools.com/catalog/tool/10-pro-project-blue-steel-extruded-- backing-taping- . . . on Sep. 25, 2012. cited by examiner . Kobalt Drywall Taping Knife. Downloaded from http://www.lowes.com/pd.sub.--245845-51834-8091.sub.--0.sub.--?productId=- 3054677 on Sep. 25, 2012. cited by examiner.

Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S
Assistant Examiner: Cody; Roselynne
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Franco; Louis J. Law Office of Louis J. Franco