Plumbing fixture cover

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a plumbing fixture cover showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side being a mirror image of the right side shown;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 7, the left side being a mirror image of the right side shown;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 7; and

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 7.

The broken line representation of a toilet in FIG. 1 and a bidet in FIG. 7 are for purposes of illustration only and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
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Other references
  • Page 14 of a brochure showing a "Galleria" toilet cover, undated. Page 2 of a 1982 Ideal Standard ad showing the Pierre Cardin fixtures. A Ceramica ad showing the Epoca cover, undated. A Ceramica ad showing the Europa toilet, undated. An ad showing the Solida toilet cover, undated.
Patent History
Patent number: D318722
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 12, 1988
Date of Patent: Jul 30, 1991
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: 7/144,437
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