Housing for a blower/vacuum

- The Toro Company
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left front perspective view of a housing for a blower/vacuum according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a housing for a blower/vacuum, as shown.

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Other references
  • Sears, Roebuck and Co., “Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN® 1.4 cu. in./24cc 2-Cycle Gasoline Powered Blower/Vac/Mulcher Model No. 358.797931,” Hoffman Estates, Illinois; Aug. 12, 1996 (14 sheets).
Patent History
Patent number: D461604
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 9, 2001
Date of Patent: Aug 13, 2002
Assignee: The Toro Company (Bloomington, MN)
Inventors: David J. Martin (Eden Prairie, MN), Steven J. Svoboda (Bloomington, MN), Chadwick A. Shaffer (Oakdale, MN)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.
Application Number: 29/136,944
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Surface Treatment, E.g., Floor, Street, Etc. (D32/15)
International Classification: 1505;