Handle for a plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a right, top and rear perspective view of a handle for a plumbing fitting embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof; the right side elevational view being a mirror image of the left side shown;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of a hole in FIGS. 3 and 6 and of a mounting socket in FIG. 6 are for purposes of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D221431 August 1971 Petterson
D227466 June 1973 Genaro
D297257 August 16, 1988 Kohler, Jr. et al.
D324412 March 3, 1992 Bonnell
Other references
  • 1987 Toto ad showing a TK233 handle. Undated photo showing Delta faucet and handle, admitted prior art.
Patent History
Patent number: D397412
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 17, 1997
Date of Patent: Aug 25, 1998
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Erich D. Slothower (Sheboygan, WI), Carter J. Thomas (Port Washington, WI)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/64,984
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Handle (D23/250)
International Classification: 2301;