Handle for a plumbing fitting
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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.
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- 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.
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