Retractable knife

- Olfa Corporation
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a retractable knife showing my new design, in a condition wherein rotary blade is retracted;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left end view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right end view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view thereof, in a condition wherein rotary blade is projected;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a retractable knife showing my new design, in a condition wherein rotary blade is retracted;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a left end view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a right end view thereof; and,

FIG. 16 is a perspective view thereof, in a condition wherein rotary blade is projected.

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Patent History
Patent number: D412274
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 4, 1998
Date of Patent: Jul 27, 1999
Assignee: Olfa Corporation
Inventor: Shoji Okada (Osaka)
Primary Examiner: Philip S. Hyder
Law Firm: Ostrolenk, Faber, Gerb & Soffen, LLP
Application Number: 0/93,190
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 8/98
International Classification: 0803;