Handle for a plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a handle for a plumbing fitting showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the other sides being the same as the side shown;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view along line 4--4 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view along line 6--6 of FIG. 5; and,

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of a third embodiment thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D76904 November 1928 Smith
D276544 November 27, 1984 Piesco
D317618 June 18, 1991 Robbins
D318714 July 30, 1991 Spangler
D321630 November 19, 1991 Hollinger
D324726 March 17, 1992 Bonnell
D325958 May 5, 1992 Stairs, Jr. et al.
D327531 June 30, 1992 Ko
4998321 March 12, 1991 Gaffney et al.
Other references
  • Architectural Record May 1936, p. 53. An undated Zuchette ad for three hole bidet mixer set. P. 56 from an undated Harden ad showing, among others, its model 88-01-2-OC-B faucet. An undated Rubinet ad showing its "Quadrice" faucet. An undated Price Pfister ad showing cross handle faucets. Undated pp. 2-27 of a Kohler catalog showing the K-6811-XX IV Georges lavatory faucet with cross handles, admitted prior art.
Patent History
Patent number: D340763
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 23, 1991
Date of Patent: Oct 26, 1993
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Thomas A. Bonnell (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 7/764,403
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Handle (D23/250)