Air-assisted torch

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an air-assisted torch, showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a back side elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 8 is bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings represent portions of the article and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for an air-assisted torch, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Walters; Cliff Ryan (Westerville, OH), Sillies; ERic Albert (Cincinnati, OH), Phillips; Jason Robert (Cincinnati, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type WORTHINGTON TORCH, LLC Columbus OH US
Assignee:	WORTHINGTON TORCH, LLC (Columbus, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/569,020
Filed:	June 23, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/144
Current International Class:	1509
Field of Search:	;D15/144,144.1,144.2 ;D8/29.1,29.2,30,61-63,67-69 ;D7/416,417 ;D27/141,147,148,154-161 ;219/130.1,132,137.31,137.41,137.44,75 ;431/254-256,266,273-277

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Primary Examiner: Rademaker; Garth
Assistant Examiner: Kloberg; Katelin G
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Scotney; Cheryl S. Hasse & Nesbitt, LLC