Shower faucet

- Jacob Delafon

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side of a shower faucet embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment thereof, which is the same as the first embodiment except that the handles are reversed.

The broken line representation of plumbing escutcheons in FIG. 1 and holes FIGS. 4 and 7 are for purposes of illustration only and form no part of the claimed design.

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Other references
  • Undated Jacob Delafon ad showing a "Squash" shower control, admitted prior art. Undated p. 18 from a U.S. Brass catalog showing a faucet with two handles coaxially mounted on a horizontal position, admitted prior art. Undated p. 38 of an unidentified publication showing a faucet with handles mounted coaxially on a horizontal position, admitted prior art. Undated Jacob Delafon ad showing "Cool" bath/shower faucets, admitted prior art. Undated p. 7.25 of an Eljer catalog showing faucets with Models 555-3310 and 555-4800 blade handles, admitted prior art. Undated Jacob Delafon ad showing Models 72255.25 and 73265.10 faucets, admitted prior art.
Patent History
Patent number: D353651
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 5, 1993
Date of Patent: Dec 20, 1994
Assignee: Jacob Delafon (Paris)
Inventor: Anna-Pia K. Formgren (Paris)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/14,980
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