Plumbing fitting handle

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a plumbing fitting handle showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of a modified form of the plumbing fitting handle shown in FIG. 1.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D179257 November 1956 Moore
D181596 December 1957 McLean
D187412 March 1960 Young
D189283 November 1960 Young
D189712 January 1961 Chapman
D192592 April 1962 Kawolies
D196095 August 1963 Young
D200042 January 1965 Mackay et al.
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D228907 October 1973 Johes et al.
D241844 October 1976 Shames et al.
D242455 November 1976 Jones
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Other references
  • Domestic Engineering, Oct. 1963, p. 147. Kohler "K-300" Catalog dated 8/80, entitled Trend Lavatory Faucets, p. 142. Gerber Plumbing Fixtures' Catalog dated 1976, entitled "Gerber Kitchen Sink Faucets", p. 23. Delta Ad, undated. Sterling ad, undated. American Standard ad, undated.
Patent History
Patent number: D290163
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 19, 1985
Date of Patent: Jun 2, 1987
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (Kohler, WI), Leo F. Wildgen (Bloomington, MN)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 6/766,559
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D23/29