Tub for bathing

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a tub for bathing embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side thereof;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 3--3 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 4--4 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a second embodiment which is the mirror image of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a third embodiment;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side of the embodiment of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 8--8 of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 9--9 of FIG. 6;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 10--10 of FIG. 6;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of a fourth embodiment which is the mirror image of the embodiment of FIG. 6; and,

FIG. 12 is a typical cross-sectional view of the edge of each of the embodiments, taken along line 12--12 of FIG. 6.

The fragmentary broken line representations of a bathroom deck in FIGS. 2 and 7 and of mounting regions in FIGS. 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 11 are for the purpose of illustration only and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D275282 August 28, 1984 Burgess et al.
D317354 June 4, 1991 Taylor
D320263 September 24, 1991 Kohler, Jr. et al.
Other references
  • Undated Hydro Swirl ad showing a Model 6040 oval tub, admitted prior art. Page 7 of a 1991 Swirl-Way Plumbing Group ad showing a Cambio oval Tub. Undated Swirl-Way Plumbing Group ad showing a Sorrento oval tub, admitted prior art. 1987 Jacuzzi ad showing a Nova tub.
Patent History
Patent number: D354115
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 9, 1993
Date of Patent: Jan 3, 1995
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: William C. McKeone (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Eric M. Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/16,174
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub (15) (D23/277)