Pulling tool for curbside recycling container

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pulling tool for a curbside recycling container, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof, with the handle rotated one-quarter turn;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged, left side elevational, fragmentary view of the upper, handle portion of the tool shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged, left side elevational, fragmentary view of the lower, hook end of the tool shown in FIG. 1, the right side view being a mirror image;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged, rear perspective fragmentary view of the upper, handle portion of the tool shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is an enlarged, rigth side elevational, fragmentary view of the upper, handle portion of the tool shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged, fragmentary top plan view of the upper, handle portion of the tool shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is an enlarged, fragmentary top plan view of the lower, hook end of the tool shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is an enlarged, rear elevational view of the tool shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 12 is an enlarged, front elevational view of the tool shown in FIG. 1.

FIGS. 5-10 are shown fragmented for ease of illustration.

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Patent History
Patent number: D385076
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 3, 1995
Date of Patent: Oct 14, 1997
Inventor: Thomas G. Milbury (New City, NY)
Primary Examiner: Joel Sincavage
Assistant Examiner: Robin V. Taylor
Application Number: 0/42,187
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D34/10); D8/14; Conveying, Lifting, Or Transferring Article (D34/28)
International Classification: 0909;