Tub shell for a hydrotherapy spa or the like

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of a tub shell for a hydrotherapy spa or the like, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top, rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 4--4 of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 5--5 of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 6--6 of FIG. 3.

The fragmentary broken line representation of a deck in FIGS. 1 and 2 is for the purpose of illustration only.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Undated Pacific Marquis ad for the Sierra and Columbian spas. Undated ad for the Lounger and Hilo spas. Undated Beachport ad for the San Clemente, Huntington, Morro Bay, Capistrano and Lauderdale spas. Undated Keye Spas ad for the Pimlico, Hialeah, Santa Anita and Golden Gate spas. Undated Jacuzzi ad for the Laser spa. Undated Cal Spas ad for the Mayan, Santa Rosa, Carmel, Aztec, New Yorker, two unnamed commercial spas and toerh unnamed spa shells. Undated Sundance Spas ad for the Silverado spa.
Patent History
Patent number: D304236
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 12, 1987
Date of Patent: Oct 24, 1989
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Robert C. Giese (Sheboygan, WI), Keith L. Poulson (Canyon Country, CA)
Primary Examiner: Wallace R. Burke
Assistant Examiner: Stella M. Reid
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 7/119,429
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D24/38