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FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a base for shower area, in the form of a shower enclosure receptor, embodying my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof.
FIG. 3 is a front, slightly left elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a front, slightly right elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 2;
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 top plan view of a second embodiment which is a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 2, the other non-sectional views (besides the perspective view) being identical to those shown in FIGS. 3-5;
FIG. 11 is a left, top, front perspective view of a third embodiment which is identical to the first embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the base;
FIG. 12 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 13 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 13--13 of FIG. 12;
FIG. 14 is a top plan view of a fourth embodiment which is identical to the second embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the base;
FIG. 15 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 15--15 of FIG. 14;
FIG. 16 is a left, top, front perspective view of a fifth embodiment;
FIG. 17 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 18 is a front, slightly left elevational view thereof;
FIG. 19 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 20 is a front, slightly right elevational view thereof;
FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 21--21 of FIG. 17;
FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 22--22 of FIG. 17;
FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23--23 of FIG. 17;
FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 24--24 of FIG. 17;
FIG. 25 is a top plan view of a sixth embodiment which is a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 17, the front, slightly right elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 18, the front elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 19, and the front, slightly left elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 20;
FIG. 26 is a left, top, front perspective of a seventh embodiment which is identical to the fifth embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the base;
FIG. 27 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 28 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 28--28 of FIG. 27;
FIG. 29 is a top plan view of an eighth embodiment which is identical to the sixth embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the base; and,
FIG. 30 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 30--30 of FIG. 29.
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- Undated Jacuzzi ad showing a "Stellaria" whirlpool, admitted prior art. 1987 American Sports ad showing a "Champagne" whirlpool. Undated Neomediam ad showing a "Dufy" bathing base, admitted prior art.
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 17, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 19, 1999
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Anna-Pia K. Formgren (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis F. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/65,015