Handle
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Description
FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a handle for a plumbing fitting embodying our new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view being a mirror image of the left side shown;
FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.
The broken line representation of a hole in FIG. 6 is for purpose of illustration only, and forms no part of the claimed design.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
Other references
D194223 | December 1962 | Landell |
D301226 | May 23, 1989 | Bengtsson |
D318901 | August 6, 1991 | Rodstein |
D363765 | October 31, 1995 | Starck |
- Undated Altmans catalog ad showing a "Lavset" with porcelain plumbing lever handles, admitted prior art. 1990 Kohler catalog ad, p. 39, showing a "Revival" traditional plumbing lever handle. 1989 Kohler catalog ad, p. 3-23b, showing "Flair" plumbing lever handle. Undated catalog ad, supplier unknown, showing a No. 358 plumbing lever hande, admitted prior art. Jan. 1996 Kohler catalog ad, p. 43, showing a "Finial" plumbing lever handle.
Patent History
Patent number: D400651
Type: Grant
Filed: May 2, 1996
Date of Patent: Nov 3, 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: 0/55,810
Type: Grant
Filed: May 2, 1996
Date of Patent: Nov 3, 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: 0/55,810
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