Handle for plumbing fitting

- Kallista, Inc.

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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof, the front being the mirror image of the rear;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view, the left side elevational view being identical to the right side view shown;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D235098 May 1975 Doman
D265117 June 22, 1982 Fleischmann et al.
D280009 August 6, 1985 Miller et al.
D317196 May 28, 1991 Robbins
D332824 January 26, 1993 Robbins
D346012 April 12, 1994 McKeone et al.
Other references
  • Kallista ad dated 1989 showing a Standard Echo Basin Set with lever handles. P. 20 from a 1994 Kohler catalog showing Model K-325-4D lever handles, admitted prior art. P. 19 from a 1994 Kohler catalog showing a variety of handles and skirts, admitted prior art. P. 16 of a 1994 Kohler catalog showing a variety of lever handles and skirts, admitted prior art. Undated p. 15 of a Harden catalog of unknown publication date showing several lever handles and skirts, admitted prior art. A page from a 1989 Bathroom Jewelry catalog showing various skirts for handles and accessories. P. 14 from a Harden catalog of unknown publication date showing several lever handles with skirts.
Patent History
Patent number: D371826
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 1, 1995
Date of Patent: Jul 16, 1996
Assignee: Kallista, Inc. (San Leandro, CA)
Inventor: Tom E. Robbins (San Leandro, CA)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: E. Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/40,254
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Offset From Axis (D23/252)