Knife sharpener

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, from and left side perspective view of a knife sharpener showing our new design in the open position;

FIG. 2 is a top, rear and right side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view, the left side elevation being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top, front and left side perspective view of a knife sharpener showing our new design in the closed position;

FIG. 9 is a top, rear and right side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a right side elevation view, the left side elevation being a mirror image thereof.

The broken lines in the drawings are directed to portions of the knife sharpener that form no part of the claim.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a knife sharpener, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Jalet; Vincent (Brussels, BE), Pallotto; Simone (Etterbeek, BE)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Jalet; Vincent Pallotto; Simone Brussels Etterbeek N/A N/A BE BE
Assignee:	Dart Industries Inc. (Orlando, FL)
Appl. No.:	D/374,372
Filed:	August 4, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/93
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/63,90-94 ;76/82,84,86-89 ;451/552,555-558

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S
Assistant Examiner: Cody; Roselynne
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Doninger; John A.