Linkage for a clam-shell rake
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a linkage mechanism for a claim-shell rake, showing my new design in full lines.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the linkage mechanism for a clam-shell rake shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a front view thereof, the opposite side being a mirror image.
FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof, the opposite side being a mirror image.
FIG. 5 is a top view thereof.
FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.
FIG. 7 is a front view of an alternate embodiment of the linkage mechanism for a clam-shell rake shown in FIG. 2; and,
FIG. 8 is a side view of an alternate embodiment of the linkage mechanism for a clam-shell rake shown in FIG. 2.
FIG. 1-6 are drawn broken away to show indeterminate length.
The broken line showing of the rake is included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a linkage for a clam-shell rake, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: May 16, 2005
Date of Patent: Jun 5, 2007
Inventor: Lyle K. Ethington (Granite Bay, CA)
Primary Examiner: Holly H. Baynham
Assistant Examiner: Sheryl Friedman
Attorney: Weintraub Genshlea Chediak
Application Number: 29/230,145
