Faceplate for a showerhead

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a faceplate for a showerhead showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The broken line representation of the ribs around the rim of the faceplate in FIGS. 1-4 is for purposes of illustration only and forms no part of FIGS. 1-4.

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Patent History
Patent number: D394490
Type: Grant
Filed: May 29, 1997
Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
Assignee: Brass-Craft Manufacturing Company (Novi, MI)
Inventors: Leonard C. Andrus (Plymouth, MI), Ronald D. Green (New Hudson, MI), Bruce Higgins (South Lyon, MI)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Robin V. Taylor
Attorneys: Myron B. Kapustij, Malcolm L. Sutherland
Application Number: 0/71,441
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Dispersal (i.e., Sprayer, Fogger, Nozzle, Aerator, Etc.) (4) (D23/213)
International Classification: 2301;