Plumbing handle

- Kohler Co.
Description

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.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D51961 April 1918 Healey
D317816 June 25, 1991 Robbins
D332824 January 26, 1993 Robbins
D348509 July 5, 1994 Bollenbacher
D349208 August 2, 1994 Bollenbacher
D357525 April 18, 1995 Fabian
D364216 November 14, 1995 Hill et al.
D371826 July 16, 1996 Robbins
Other references
  • 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.
Patent History
Patent number: D382045
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
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Offset From Axis (D23/252)
International Classification: 2301;