Toilet seat

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side of a toilet seat 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, the right side being a mirror image of the left side shown;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D154702 August 1949 Partain
D222466 October 1971 Magi
D245620 August 30, 1977 Berry
D277500 February 5, 1985 McGill
D288592 March 3, 1987 Stairs, Jr.
D292432 October 20, 1987 Rasmussen
522163 June 1894 Johnson
1951621 March 1934 Mayetto
2607926 August 1952 DePuy
2783111 February 1957 Hammer
3340546 September 1967 Moore et al.
3588927 June 1971 Springer
Other references
  • Page 14 of a brochure showing a "Galleria" cover, undated. (admitted prior art). Page 2 of a 1982 Ideal Standard ad showing the Pierre Cardin fixtures. A Ceramica ad showing the Epoca cover, undated. (admitted prior art). A Ceramica ad showing the Europa Toilet, undated. (admitted prior art). An ad showing the Solida toilet cover undated. (admitted prior art).
Patent History
Patent number: D306641
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 12, 1988
Date of Patent: Mar 13, 1990
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr, (Kohler, WI), Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 7/144,434
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Seat, Or Bowl Cover (23) (D23/311)