Plumbing enclosure

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and left side of an enclosure for bathing showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a second embodiment thereof, which is a mirror image of the first; and,

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken on line 9--9 of FIG. 3 .

The fragmentary broken line representations of a hole in FIGS. 1, 6, and 9 are for the purpose of illustration only and form no part of the claimed design.

The characteristic feature of our design resides in a horizontal band along the rear of the enclosure, the band having a series of diamond-shaped elements.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Undated Lasco catalog ad showing "Oriana" enclosure, admitted prior art. Undated Eljer catalog ad, p. 138, showing "Westgate" tub/shower, admitted prior art. 1995 Kohler catalog, p. 80, showing bath/shower modules, admitted prior art. 1995 Kohler catalog, p. 84, showing bath/shower modules, admitted prior art. 1995 Kohler catalog, p. 82, showing bath/shower modules, admitted prior art. 1994 Hytec catalog ad showing bathcove/stall showers, admitted prior art. 1988 Kohler catalog ad, p. 7-14b, showing "Profile" 48 shower. Undated Eljer catalog ad showing plumbing products, admitted prior art. 1994 Lasco catalog ad showing "Alima I" sectional shower, admitted prior art. 1994 Lasco catalog ad showing "Auriga" shower, admitted prior art. Undated Koral catalog ad showing tub/shower units, admitted prior art. Undated Swan catalog ad showing barrier free stalls, admitted prior art. 1983 Kimstock catalog ad showing modular bathing center. 1986 Lasco catalog ad showing fiberglass bath fixtures.
Patent History
Patent number: D390925
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 31, 1995
Date of Patent: Feb 17, 1998
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI), Iain M. Smith (Vernon), Todd D. Dannenberg (Roseau, MN)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/43,320
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Shower Or Shower Receptor (17) (D23/283)
International Classification: 2302;