Push-button starter for a ground-working implement

Description

The subject matter disclosed herein is related to subject matter disclosed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/753,697, filed on Jan. 30, 2013, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIG. 1 is an upper left front perspective view of a push-button starter for a ground-working implement (e.g., a rotary lawn mower) showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged, upper right rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view thereof.

The broken line showing of: the lawn mower handle shown in FIGS. 1 and 2; mounting portions of the starter illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 and 6-8; and operator indicia on the push button shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 5, and 7 depict environment, while the openings in the starter shown in broken lines in FIGS. 2, 3, and 5-8, represent unclaimed boundaries. The features shown in broken lines in the figures are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Martin; David J. (Eden Prairie, MN), Wadzinski; Chris A. (Inver Grove Heights, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type The Toro Company Bloomington MN US
Assignee:	The Toro Company (Bloomington, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/444,358
Filed:	January 30, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/17
Current International Class:	1503
Field of Search:	;D15/11,17,18,28,12,14 ;56/10.5,10.1,10.8 ;290/30R ;123/179.1

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