Wire pulling grip

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a wire pulling grip having a dedicated hook attachment loop and an extended handle showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a back view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 8 is a front view of the wire pulling grip gripping a wire.

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view showing the wire pulling grip held by a user in the closed configuration.

FIG. 10 is a front perspective view showing the wire pulling grip held by a user in the open configuration.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the novel wire pulling grip used by a lineman on an electric utility pole to grip and pull wire.

The broken lines in FIGS. 8-11 illustrate wires, users, hooks, hoists, poles, support straps, and other features that form no part of the claimed design. Views of the wire pulling grip not shown in the figures form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for the wire pulling grip as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1002310
Type: Grant
Filed: May 1, 2020
Date of Patent: Oct 24, 2023
Inventor: Charles Alberti (Livermore, CA)
Primary Examiner: Deanna L Pratt
Application Number: 29/733,346
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/51; D8/57