Water closet tank

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side of a water closet tank showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view, the right side elevational view being the mirror image of the left side.

The fragmentary broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 1, 2, 5 and 6 are for the purpose of illustration only and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D125055 February 1941 Lewis
D186707 November 1959 Harrison
D199729 December 1964 Kaiser
D269202 May 31, 1983 Thompson
D298565 November 15, 1988 Kohler, Jr.
D310560 September 11, 1990 Stairs, Jr.
D315948 April 2, 1991 Thompson
938468 November 1909 Franzheim
947782 February 1910 Barr
3654637 April 1972 Young
4304014 December 8, 1981 Thompson
Other references
  • Undated Eljer ad and photographs showing the "Patriot" toilet, admitted prior art. Undated Briggs as for "TurboFlush" toilet, admitted prior art. Undated Keramag ad showing two toilets, admitted prior art. Pp. 16-30 of undated Kohler ad for Barrington "Water Guard" toilets, admitted prior art. 1985 Artesian ad for a "Designer" toilet.
Patent History
Patent number: D344579
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 22, 1992
Date of Patent: Feb 22, 1994
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (Kohler, WI), Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI), Jason D. Unger (Plymouth, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 7/823,649
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Tank Or Tank Cover (D23/313)