Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hand forks and shovels – Grappling type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Mackey, Patrick (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hand forks and shovels
Grappling type
Reexamination Certificate
active
10819817
ABSTRACT:
A post hole digger for producing a hole in the ground comprising a first handle pivotally coupled to a second handle and a first blade coupled to the first handle and a second blade coupled to the second handle. The first handle and the second handle extend along a plane defined generally by a longitudinal axis of the first handle and a longitudinal axis of the second handle when the first blade and the second blade are in the open configuration. The first blade and the second blade are generally parallel to the plane and spaced apart from the plane when provided in the open configuration.
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European Search Report; European Application No. EP 04 40 0020.
Konkler Anthony W.
Lipscomb Daniel
Yin Lorena E.
Chin Paul T
Fiskars Brands, Inc.
Foley & Lardner LLP
Mackey Patrick
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