Base for shower area

- Kohler Co.
Description

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.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D349950 August 23, 1994 Cummings
D351019 September 27, 1994 Moore et al.
D354117 January 3, 1995 Notions
D378937 April 22, 1997 Formgren
D392724 March 24, 1998 Lenardon
5092002 March 3, 1992 Powers
Other references
  • 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.
Patent History
Patent number: D404476
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
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub Or Shower (D23/304)
International Classification: 2302;