Handle for a plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a handle for a plumbing fitting showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is another side elevational view in which the handle has been rotated about its vertical axis 18 degrees relative to FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representation of a plumbing handle skirt in FIG. 3 is for purposes of illustration only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D4107 June 1870 Kunze
D5964 June 1872 Young
D30436 March 1899 Matthews
D47069 March 1915 Burns
D72772 May 1927 Kipper
D90772 September 1933 Kasch
D102310 December 1936 Anderson
D274690 July 17, 1984 Cesaroni
D298564 November 15, 1988 Paul
Other references
  • Undated Sterling catalog page showing faucet C6C90 with handles (admitted prior art). Pg. 9 of undated Bathroom Jewelry ad showing various handles (admitted prior art). Undated Kallista ad showing Gold Sovereign basin set with handles (admitted prior art).
Patent History
Patent number: D350184
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 14, 1993
Date of Patent: Aug 30, 1994
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (Kohler, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/3,781
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Handle (D23/250); D/8307; D/8310