Folding multipurpose hand tool

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a folding multipurpose hand tool according to our new design shown in an open configuration;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is another perspective view thereof shown in a closed, folded configuration thereof;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a rear elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a front elevation view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a folding multipurpose hand tool, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D596911
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 14, 2008
Date of Patent: Jul 28, 2009
Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. (Portland, OR)
Inventors: Jason C. Carpenter (Battle Ground, WA), Jeffrey B. Castro (Portland, OR)
Primary Examiner: Cathron C Brooks
Assistant Examiner: Deanna Fluegeman
Attorney: Alston & Bird LLP
Application Number: 29/327,869
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/55; D8/105