Convertible snap-ring pliers

- A & E Incorporated
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the convertible snap-ring pliers;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof in an alternate position;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a rear elevation view thereof.

The broken lines illustrate portions of the convertible snap-ring pliers that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a convertible snap-ring pliers, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • Redline Detection, LLC; Rapid Shift Internal to External Circlio Pliers (Part No. RDL95-0200) http://www.olct.co/redline-detection/snap-ring-pliers-12-piece-set#, dated May 8, 2014.
Patent History
Patent number: D775916
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 17, 2014
Date of Patent: Jan 10, 2017
Assignee: A & E Incorporated (Racine, WI)
Inventors: Jonathan L. Ludtke (Waterford, WI), Jason N. Homer (Burlington, WI)
Primary Examiner: Deanna L Pratt
Application Number: 29/488,343
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/52