Handle for a plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment which is essentially identical to the first embodiment but for a spacer and truncated escutcheon. The spacer has identical front and rear views;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of a third embodiment which is essentially identical to the second embodiment but for a decorative spacer. The spacer has an identical front and rear views;

FIG. 12 is a left, top, front perspective view of a fourth embodiment which is essentially identical to the first embodiment but for the clock-wise screw of the handle;

FIG. 13 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a right, top, front perspective view of a fifth embodiment;

FIG. 16 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 19 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 20 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 21 is a front elevational view of a sixth embodiment which is essentially identical to the fifth embodiment but for a spacer and truncated escutcheon. The spacer has identical front and rear views;

FIG. 22 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 23 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 24 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 25 is a front elevational view of a seventh embodiment which is essentially identical to the sixth embodiment but for a decorative spacer. The spacer has identical front and rear views;

FIG. 26 is a left, top, front perspective view of an eighth embodiment which is essentially identical to the fifth embodiment but for the clock-wise screw of the handle;

FIG. 27 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 28 is a top plan view thereof.

The dotted line representations of an escutcheon in FIGS. 7--11 and 11 and 21--25 are for purposes of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D271561 November 29, 1983 Valli
D300719 April 18, 1989 Rhoades et al.
D345901 April 12, 1994 Fojtasek et al.
D348509 July 5, 1994 Bollenbacher
D355578 February 21, 1995 Mark et al.
Other references
  • Undated photo of a corkscrew, 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 escutcheon.
Patent History
Patent number: D406321
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 9, 1997
Date of Patent: Mar 2, 1999
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 LLP
Application Number: 0/72,090
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Offset From Axis (D23/252)
International Classification: 2302;