Combined bathtub and apron

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a combined bathtub and apron showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational 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 bathroom wall in FIG. 1 is for purpose of illustration only and forms no part of the claimed design.

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  • Metaliberica, S. A. advertisement for the "Nueva Europa" spa, undated. A 1989 Pearl advertisement for the "Classic V" tub. P. 33 of a Jacob Delafon catalog, undated, showing the "Naema", Lyria, and Eureka tubs. Jacob Delafon advertisement showing the "Hydra" tub, undated. Title page, p. 11, and an enlargement of the center left tub on p. 11 from a "Housing Equipment" catalog by Toto Ltd. (possibly dated Jan., 1989).
Patent History
Patent number: D331622
Type: Grant
Filed: May 6, 1992
Date of Patent: Dec 8, 1992
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Todd D. Dannenberg (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 7/880,971
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub (15) (D23/277)