Handle

- Kohler Co.
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear being the same as the front shown;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side being the same as the side shown; and

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The characteristic feature of our design reside in the internal wall structures which create a different visual effect with respect to the outer faces of the handle when viewed from various positions.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
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Other references
  • Page 41 of a Mfg. & Novelty Co. catalog received in the Patent Office Jul. 1914. Page 2 of an American Standard catalog dated 1983 entitled, "Faucet Styles that Fit Your Life Style". A photocopy of a photograph showing an unidentified paper weight which is admitted as prior art. A photocopy of the front page of a brochure by Eljer entitled, "Ceramica Companions". One page photocopy entitled "Whisper Color Faucets", source unknown and admitted prior art.
Patent History
Patent number: D300902
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 19, 1985
Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (Kohler, WI), William R. Davis (Kiel, WI), Robert B. Sandman (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 6/766,442
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/8307; Handle (D23/250)