Tub for bathing
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FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of a tub for bathing embodying my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9--9 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10--10 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 11 is a right, top, front perspective view of a second embodiment which is identical to the first embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the tub basin;
FIG. 12 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 13 is an enlarged, detailed cross-sectional view taken along line 13--13 of FIG. 12.
The broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 1, 7, 8, 9, and 11 are for purposes of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.
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- Undated Altmans catalog ad showing "Francine" tub, admitted prior art. Undated Kallista catalog ad showing a whirlpool bath, admitted prior art. Undated Kallista catalog ad showing a "Kallimikri" whirlpool bath, admitted prior art. Undated Owens Corning catalog ad showing an oval bath, admitted prior art. Undated photo of picture frame, supplier unknown, admitted prior art.
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 21, 1996
Date of Patent: Sep 1, 1998
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: William C. McKeone (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/62,677