Tong

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the tong embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

FIGS. 1–7 show portions of the tong in broken lines. These features are shown for environmental purposes and do not form any part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tong, as shown and described.

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  • Logging or Ice Tongs Steel Antique Tool, printout from ebay.com.
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Patent History
Patent number: D598174
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 18, 2009
Date of Patent: Aug 11, 2009
Inventor: Paul A. Lindberg (Charlevoix, MI)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Mark A Goodwin
Attorney: Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Application Number: 29/332,523