Torsion bit

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a torsion bit.

FIG. 2 is a left view of the torsion bit of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a right view of the torsion bit of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the torsion bit of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the torsion bit of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the torsion bit of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the torsion bit of FIG. 1.

The broken lines depict portions of the torsion bit in which the design is embodied that are not considered part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a torsion bit, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Moss; Darren B. (York, PA), Stumpf; Brandon (Parkville, MD)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type BLACK & DECKER INC. New Britain CT US
Assignee:	Black & Decker Inc. (New Britain, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/592,530
Filed:	January 31, 2017

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29544274	Nov 2, 2015	D789761

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/86
Current International Class:	0804
Field of Search:	;D8/70,82,85,86,87,105 ;D15/139 ;81/436,438,439,451,460,461

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Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Markow; Scott B.

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