Gripping pads for power tool handles

- Porter-Cable Corporation
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Description

The present continuation-in-part application expressly incorporates by reference the contents of U.S. Ser. No. 29/123,806 filed May 25, 2000, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 29/105,750 filed Jun. 1, 1999, US. Ser. No. 29/123,137 filed May 10, 2000, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 29/105,953 filed Jun. 4, 1999, and U.S. Ser. No. 29/106,175 filed Jun. 10, 1999.

FIG. 1 is a front and top left perspective view of a first embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of a first embodiment of a power tool handle portion.

FIG. 2 is a right side view of the first embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the first embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the first embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the first embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the first embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the first embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the first embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the first embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the first embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the first embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the first embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the first embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a front and top left perspective view of a second embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of a second embodiment of a power tool handle portion.

FIG. 9 is a right side view of the second embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the second embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a left side view of the second embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the second embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 11 is a front view of the second embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the second embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 12 is a rear view of the second embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the second embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 13 is a top view of the second embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the second embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the second embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the second embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 8.

FIG. 15 is a front and top left perspective view of a third embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of a third embodiment of a power tool handle portion.

FIG. 16 is a right side view of the third embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the third embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 15.

FIG. 17 is a left side view of the third embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the third embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 15.

FIG. 18 is a front view of the third embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the third embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 15.

FIG. 19 is a rear view of the third embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the third embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 15.

FIG. 20 is a top view of the third embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the third embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 15; and,

FIG. 21 is a bottom view of the third embodiment of gripping pads shown in the environment of the third embodiment of the power tool handle portion shown in FIG. 15.

The broken lines shown on the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design of gripping pads for power tool handles, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
5230261 July 27, 1993 Akazawa et al.
D377442 January 21, 1997 Kikuchi
D378268 March 4, 1997 Schultz
D400074 October 27, 1998 Cooper
D402871 December 22, 1998 Clowers et al.
D402872 December 22, 1998 Clowers et al.
D409467 May 11, 1999 Chung
D435414 December 26, 2000 Etter et al.
Other references
  • Bosch Catalog, front and back covers, and pp. 25-27 (1997).
  • Craftsman® Power and Hand Tools Catalog (1997-1998), cover page and p. 110.
  • DeWalt® 1997 Catalog, cover page and pp. 14, 15, 18, 21 and 22.
  • Milwaukee® Heavy-Duty Electric Tools for Contractors and Industry, Catalog 1997, cover page and pp. 21-23 and 26-29.
  • Porter Cable Catalog, front and back covers, and pp. 46 and 47 (Jul. 1997).
  • Tools on Sale™ 1997 Catalog, cover page and pp. 8-15 and 18-20.
Patent History
Patent number: D468185
Type: Grant
Filed: May 31, 2000
Date of Patent: Jan 7, 2003
Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation (Jackson, TN)
Inventors: Mark A. Etter (Jackson, TN), Leslie Daily Gist (Jackson, TN)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Clare E. Heflin
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Merchant & Gould P.C.
Application Number: 29/124,117
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/107
International Classification: 0805;