Plumbing spout

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a plumbing spout embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right elevational view being a mirror image of the left side shown;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

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

The broken line representation of a cylindrical hub in FIG. 2 is for the purpose of illustration only, and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D295663 May 10, 1988 Konler, Jr. et al.
D295664 May 10, 1988 Konler, Jr. et al.
D297972 October 4, 1988 Yost
D313646 January 8, 1991 Sielbers et al.
D324416 March 3, 1992 Stairs, Jr. et al.
D343445 January 18, 1994 Allen et al.
Other references
  • 1987 Benthor ad showing Type 111 faucets. Undated Moen ad showing various faucets, admitted prior art. 1985 Moen ad showing "Decorator" faucet.
Patent History
Patent number: D404471
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 27, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 19, 1999
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: John C. Esche (Kohler, WI), Jill E. Hundley (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady
Application Number: 0/65,399
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Spout (9) (D23/255)
International Classification: 2301;