Water closet

- Kohler Co.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a plumbing fixture in the form of a water closet, a tank for a water closet, and a base for a water closet.

FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of a base for the water closet showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top, left, front perspective view of another embodiment of a base for the water closet of FIG. 1, the front and rear elevation views thereof being similar to FIGS. 5 and 6;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a left side elevation view thereof.

The broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 1-2 and 8-9 and underside features in FIG. 7 are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a water closet, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Kohler Wellworth K-3512-PBA and K-3510-PBA toilets, K73 Supplemental Catalog, 1973.
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  • Porcher website page, Lutezia Water Closet by Porcher, dated Sep. 20, 2004.
Patent History
Patent number: D523126
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 1, 2004
Date of Patent: Jun 13, 2006
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Michael R. Bates (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/214,419
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