Plumbing handle
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FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of a plumbing handle embodying our new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being the mirror image of the front side shown;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment which is essentially identical to the first embodiment but for a spacer and truncated escutcheon. The spacer has identical front and rear views;
FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of a third embodiment which is essentially identical to the second embodiment but for a decorative spacer. The spacer has identical front and rear views.
The dotted line representations of an escutcheon in FIGS. 6-9 are for purposes of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.
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- Photo showing a "Craftsman" clamp handle, admitted prior art. Undated Harden catalog ad, p. 25, showing a "56 Series", faucet handle escutcheon, admitted prior art. Undated Kallista catalog ad showing a faucet handle and escutcheon, admitted prior art. 1989 WICO catalog ad showing "Retro" faucet handle escutcheon.
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 24, 1996
Date of Patent: Aug 5, 1997
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Jill E. Hundley (Sheboygan, WI), Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/49,425