Plumbing fitting handle

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of a plumbing fitting handle embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the right side shown;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of a hole in FIG. 1 and of a mounting structure in FIG. 6 are for purposes of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D221431 August 1971 Petterson
D297257 August 16, 1988 Kohler, Jr. et al.
D323022 January 7, 1992 Ragonot
D324725 March 17, 1992 Lang et al.
D326139 May 12, 1992 Ragonot
D339852 September 28, 1993 Jans
D366519 January 23, 1996 Lobermeier
Other references
  • 1991 Jacob Delafon catalog ad, p. 163, showing an "Enduro Plus" faucet handle. 1987 Toto catalog ad showing a TK233 faucet handle. 1986 New Valley catalog ad showing a faucet handle. 1994 Kohler catalog ad, p. 33, showing an "Antique" faucet handle.
Patent History
Patent number: D383831
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 5, 1996
Date of Patent: Sep 16, 1997
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: John C. Esche (Kohler, WI), Jill E. Hundley (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/52,584
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Offset From Axis (D23/252)
International Classification: 2301;