Tub for bathing
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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.
D275282 | August 28, 1984 | Burgess et al. |
D317354 | June 4, 1991 | Taylor |
D320263 | September 24, 1991 | Kohler, Jr. et al. |
- 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.
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