Handle for a kitchen tool

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handle for a kitchen tool showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The broken line drawing in all figure views is for illustrative purposes only, and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a handle for a kitchen tool, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D493962
Type: Grant
Filed: May 14, 2003
Date of Patent: Aug 10, 2004
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Perry S. Dotterman (Maplewood, MN), Michael J. Kubes (Oakdale, MN)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Lavone D. Tabor
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: David B. Patchett
Application Number: 29/181,670
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D4/138; With Fluid Collector Or Dispenser, E.g., Reservoir, Etc. (D32/45); With Elongated Handle (D32/51)
International Classification: 0401;