Dryer for hair or the like

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a dryer for hair or the like showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view of a second embodiment thereof, the other views of the second embodiment being identical to FIGS. 1-5 and 7 except that in views based on FIGS. 1, 3-5, and 7 the middle pistol shaped housing (the middle frustrum shaped housing with extension towards the point of the tear-drop shape) is removed.

The fragmentary broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 1-4 and 6-8 are for purposes of illustration only.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D182761 May 1958 Douglas
D192626 April 1962 McIntosh
D200685 March 1965 Johnson et al.
D203918 February 1966 Nawroth
D249058 August 22, 1978 Goldstein
D265514 July 20, 1982 Abe et al.
D273141 March 20, 1984 Webb
D275601 September 18, 1984 Doman
Other references
  • Design, 12/1962, p. 71-item 10, Hair Dryer & Mirror at bottom right. "J C Penny Christmas 1984" catalog, p. 185 and cover page, admitted prior art. One page flyer entitled "Norelco Wall Mount Hair Dryer," dated 1983, admitted prior art, published by North American Phillips Corporation. Two page flyer entitled "Andis HangUp 1200 Watt Hair Dryer," dated 1983, admitted prior art, published by Andis Company.
Patent History
Patent number: D287297
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 28, 1984
Date of Patent: Dec 16, 1986
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI), John W. Seaman (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 6/655,450
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Dryer Or Steamer (D28/12)