Handle

- Kohler Co.
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
D194223 December 1962 Landell
D301226 May 23, 1989 Bengtsson
D318901 August 6, 1991 Rodstein
D363765 October 31, 1995 Starck
Other references
  • 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
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: With Escutcheon (D23/254)
International Classification: 2301;