Escutcheon for a plumbing spout

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of an escutcheon for a plumbing spout showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

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

The broken line representations of fitting holes in FIGS. 1, 2, and 4 are for purposes of illustration only and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D141988 August 1975 Zinkil et al.
D182867 May 1958 Young
D193827 October 1962 Harty
D193885 October 1962 Andrews
D197000 November 1963 Landell et al.
D200390 February 1965 Staat et al.
D203246 December 1965 Harvey et al.
D211788 July 1968 Young
D258519 March 10, 1981 Thevenot
D290492 June 23, 1987 Hill et al.
3035612 May 1962 Lyon
Other references
  • House & Home, Jan. 1959, p. 169, top left item. Pages 2-75 of Aug. 1991 revised Kohler ad, admitted prior art, showing K-9608 escutcheon plate. Undated Sterling ad, admitted prior art, showing faucets with escutcheons. Page 4-2 of undated Kohler ad, admitted prior art, showing touchless electronic faucets. Undated Grohe ad, admitted prior art, showing a faucet with an escutcheon.
Patent History
Patent number: D345781
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 22, 1992
Date of Patent: Apr 5, 1994
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: John E. Bollenbacher (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 7/824,192