Tub for bathing

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, and slightly right perspective view of a tub for bathing embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being a mirror image of the front side shown;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 2.

The broken line representations of holes and slots in FIG. 1-8 are for purposes of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D364674 November 28, 1995 Thomas et al.
D365144 December 12, 1995 Gruber et al.
D375153 October 29, 1996 Sucuzzi
D377082 December 31, 1996 Lacy
Other references
  • 1989 Cesame ad showing a "Delizia" whirlpool tub. Undated ad, supplier unknown, showing a whirlpool tub, admitted prior art. 1990 Oasis ad showing a "Mystique" whirlpool tub.
Patent History
Patent number: D393055
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 10, 1997
Date of Patent: Mar 31, 1998
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Carter J. Thomas (Port Washington, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/64,774
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub (15) (D23/277)
International Classification: 2302;