Pruning Shears with Axial Offset Handles

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of the pruning shears showing the cutting blades in an open configuration;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the pruning shears of FIG. 1 showing the cutting blades in a closed configuration;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the pruning shears of FIG. 2 ;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the pruning shears of FIG. 2 ;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the pruning shears of FIG. 2 ;

FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of the pruning shears;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the pruning shears of FIG. 6 showing the cutting blades in a closed configuration;

FIG. 8 is a side elevation view of the pruning shears of FIG. 7 ;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the pruning shears of FIG. 7 ; and,

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the pruning shears of FIG. 7 .

The portions of the pruning shears shown in broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

The shaft of the pruning shears with axial offset handles is shown with a symbolic break in its length. The appearance of any portion of the article between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.