Handle for a plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left, top, front perspective view of a second embodiment which has a mirror image spiral from the first embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of a third embodiment which is essentially identical to the first embodiment but for the clock-wise twist on the handle shaft;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of a fourth embodiment which is essentially identical to the second embodiment but for the clock-wise twist on the handle shaft;

FIG. 11 is a right, top, front perspective view of a fifth embodiment;

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 16 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a left, top, front perspective view of a sixth embodiment which has a mirror image spiral from the fifth embodiment;

FIG. 18 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 19 is a top plan view of a seventh embodiment which is essentially identical to the fifth embodiment but for clock-wise twist on the handle shaft; and,

FIG. 20 is a top plan view of an eighth embodiment which is essentially identical to the sixth embodiment but for the clock-wise twist on the handle shaft.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D178859 October 1956 Beil
D271560 November 29, 1983 Volli
D271561 November 29, 1983 Valli
D300719 April 18, 1989 Rhoades et al.
D348509 July 5, 1994 Bollenbacher
D349328 August 2, 1994 Bollenbacher
Other references
  • Undated Altman catalog ad showing "Suite 40" faucet handles and escutcheon, admitted prior art. Undated Jacob Delafon catalog ad showing a "Centenaire" faucet handle, admitted prior art. Undated Harden catalog ad, p. 25, showing a "56 Series" faucet handle escutcheon, admitted prior art. 1989 WICO catalog ad showing a "Retro" faucet handle escutcheon.
Patent History
Patent number: D385620
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 24, 1996
Date of Patent: Oct 28, 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: 0/49,422
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Offset From Axis (D23/252)
International Classification: 2301;