Shower stall

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a shower stall showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken on line 2--2 of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view taken on line 3--3 of FIG. 1.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D320844
Type: Grant
Filed: May 21, 1991
Date of Patent: Oct 15, 1991
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Bruce M. Sauter (Schaumburg, IL), Robert C. Giese (Sheboygan, WI), Iain M. Smith (Vernon)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 7/705,254
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Shower Or Shower Receptor (17) (D23/283)