Spout

- Kohler Co.
Description

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

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side of a second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 6, the left side being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of FIG. 6;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 6;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 6;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side of a third embodiment thereof, which is the same as the second embodiment except that the barrel of the spout has been shortened;

FIG. 13 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 12, the left side being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of FIG. 12;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side of a fourth embodiment thereof, which is the same as the second embodiment except for the addition of a groove on the barrel of the spout;

FIG. 16 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 15, the left side being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view of FIG. 15;

FIG. 18 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side of a fifth embodiment thereof, which is the same as the third embodiment except for the addition of a groove on the barrel of the spout;

FIG. 19 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 18, the left side being mirror image of the right side; and,

FIG. 20 is a top plan view of FIG. 18.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
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D211874 August 1968 Mongerson
D218034 July 1970 Mongerson
D290869 July 14, 1987 Paul
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Other references
  • Undated Kohler ad for Emperor Lapidary fixtures, admitted prior art. Undated Jacob Delafon ad showing the Mitigeur Lavabo, admitted prior art. Undated Andre Collection ad for Sphinx fixtures, admitted prior art. P. 8 of ad for Triamid fixtures, admitted prior art.
Patent History
Patent number: D353653
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 16, 1994
Date of Patent: Dec 20, 1994
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: William C. McKeone (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: James R. Largen
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/18,805
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Spout (9) (D23/255)