Water closet

- Kohler Co.
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 i s a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image of the left side; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D250202 November 7, 1978 Doman et al.
D262647 January 12, 1982 Kaiser
D262989 February 9, 1982 Stairs, Jr.
D264620 May 25, 1982 Kaiser
D268780 April 26, 1983 Doman et al.
D271326 November 8, 1983 Doman et al.
D275417 September 4, 1984 Stairs, Jr.
D275598 September 18, 1984 Stairs, Jr.
D280759 September 24, 1985 Platner
D292431 October 20, 1987 Kohler, Jr.
D296814 July 19, 1988 Holscher
D309939 August 14, 1990 Yvetot
D311242 October 9, 1990 Reid
D315017 February 26, 1991 Lenclos
4987616 January 29, 1991 Ament
Other references
  • Apr. 1988 Kohler ad for a Wellington toilet. Undated, admitted prior art ad, showing a Colani II toilet. Undated, admitted prior art ad, showing Contoura toilet. Undated Kohler catalog pp. 16-41, admitted prior art, showing Model K-5007-T Derry Urinal. Undated ad, admitted prior art, showing Beneto "Antica" water closet. 1988 Eljer ad, admitted prior art, showing Model 091-1400.
Patent History
Patent number: D345597
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 20, 1993
Date of Patent: Mar 29, 1994
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (Kohler, WI), Todd D. Dannenberg (Sheboygan, WI), Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/14,212
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: With Water Tank (18) (D23/301)