Plumbing fitting handle

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a plumbing fitting handle showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 7, the left side being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 7.

The fragmentary broken line representation of a hole in FIG. 6 is for the purpose of illustration only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
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Other references
  • Undated Jacob Delafon ad for a "Squash" faucet, admitted prior art. P. 17 of a 1987 Moen catalogue for its Casa fixtures. Undated Rubinetterea specification sheet for its Quaranta fixtures, admitted prior art. Undated Rubinetterea ad for its Quaranta Duemila faucet, admitted prior art. Undated Grohe America ad for its faucets and handles, admitted prior art. Undated Jacob Delafon ad for its Reims II fixtures.
Patent History
Patent number: D346644
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 22, 1992
Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Thomas A. Bonnell (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 7/823,646
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Offset From Axis (D23/252)