Handle for a ground-working implement

Description

FIG. 1 is an upper left front perspective view of a handle for a ground-working implement (e.g., a snowthrower) in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged, upper left front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is an upper right front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dash-dash broken line showing of the environment, including the electric cord, the snowthrower power head, and lower portions of the tubular members extending from the handle to the power head as shown in FIG. 1, are for illustration purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The fasteners shown in dash-dash broken lines in FIGS. 1-9 represent environment and also form no part of the claimed design. The openings in the housing of the handle shown in dot-dash broken lines in FIGS. 3 and 6, as well as the ends of the tubular members shown in dot-dash broken lines in FIGS. 1-9, represent unclaimed boundaries and also form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a handle for a ground-working implement, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Martin; David J. (Eden Prairie, MN), Shaffer; Chadwick A. (Oakdale, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Martin; David J. Shaffer; Chadwick A. Eden Prairie Oakdale MN MN US US
Assignee:	The Toro Company (Bloomington, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/422,946
Filed:	May 25, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/11; D15/18
Current International Class:	1503
Field of Search:	;D15/10-12,17,18 ;D8/8,107 ;37/245,227,244,241,242,246,259,260,252,256 ;30/298.1,276 ;74/523 ;180/19.3 ;56/11.8

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Primary Examiner: Goodwin; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.