Handle for a plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the right side, left side, and rear elevational views being identical to the front elevational view shown;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 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; and,

FIG. 5 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.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D50377 February 1917 Earlich
D78614 May 1929 Brown
D276544 November 27, 1984 Piesco
D317816 June 25, 1991 Robbins
D324726 March 17, 1992 Bonnell
D325425 April 14, 1992 Bengtser
D348509 July 5, 1994 Bollenbacher
1100286 June 1914 Cornelius
1721586 July 1929 Brown
Other references
  • Undated Broadway Collection catalog ad, p. 14, showing an "Edwardian" faucet handle and escutcheon, admitted prior art. Undated Harden catalog ad, p. 25, showing a "56 Series", faucet handle escutcheon, admitted prior art. 1989 WICO catalog ad showing "Retro" faucet handle and escutcheon.
Patent History
Patent number: D385952
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 24, 1996
Date of Patent: Nov 4, 1997
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Jill E. Hundley (Sheboygan, WI), Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: Eric Waterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/49,424
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Handle (D23/250)
International Classification: 2301;