Tub for bathing

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a tub for bathing embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view being a mirror image of the left side shown;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 2; and,

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D318323 July 16, 1991 Stairs, Jr.
D319490 August 27, 1991 Stairs, Jr.
D331662 December 15, 1992 Dannenberg
D334424 March 30, 1993 O'Connell
D347051 May 17, 1994 Gardiner
D350392 September 6, 1994 Konler, Jr. et al.
D368133 March 19, 1996 Reid et al.
D377519 January 21, 1997 Formgren
Other references
  • Undated Altmans catalog ad showing "Francine" tub. Undated Kallista catalog ad showing a whirlpool bath. Undated Kallista catalog ad showing a "Kallimikri" whirlpool bath. Undated Owens Corning catalog ad showing an oval bath. Undated photo of picture frame, supplier unknown.
Patent History
Patent number: D407468
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 15, 1998
Date of Patent: Mar 30, 1999
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: William C. McKeone (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 0/89,423
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub (15) (D23/277)
International Classification: 2302;