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FIG. 1 is a top, front, and left side perspective view of a bathroom support showing my new design as embodied in a towel bar;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom plan view being the same as the top plan view shown;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side being the mirror image of the right side shown;
FIG. 5 is a reduced top, front, and left side perspective view of a second embodiment of a bathroom support showing my new design as embodied in a towel bar, the only difference from the first embodiment residing in the greater length of the bar portion;
FIG. 6 is a top, front, and left side perspective view of a third embodiment of a bathroom support showing my new design as embodied in a toilet paper roll holder;
FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom plan view being the mirror image of the top plan view shown;
FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view thereof.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 11, 1991
Date of Patent: Mar 30, 1993
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Alan D. Bengtson (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Brian N. Vinson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 7/639,953
