Handle for a plumbing fitting
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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; and,
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
Other references
D50377 | February 1917 | Ehrlich |
D78614 | May 1929 | Brown |
D276544 | November 27, 1984 | Piesco |
D317816 | June 25, 1991 | Robbins |
D324726 | March 17, 1992 | Bonnell |
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- 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: D398961
Type: Grant
Filed: May 29, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 29, 1998
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Jill E. Hundley (Sheboygan, WI), Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/71,852
Type: Grant
Filed: May 29, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 29, 1998
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Jill E. Hundley (Sheboygan, WI), Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/71,852
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