Plumbing fixture

- Kohler Co.
Description

FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of a plumbing fixture, in the form of a shower enclosure receptor, a seat, and 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 right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is a left, top, front perspective view of a second embodiment which is a mirror image of the first embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof, the front elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 3, the left elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 4, and the right elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 9 is a right, top, front perspective view of a third embodiment where the tub and seat are the same as the first embodiment, but the receptor is different;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a left elevational view thereof, the right elevational view being identical to that shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13--13 of FIG. 10;

FIG. 14 is a left, top, front perspective view of a fourth embodiment which is a mirror image of the third embodiment;

FIG. 15 is a top plan view thereof, the front elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 11, the right elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 12, and the left elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 4;

FIG. 16 is a top perspective view of the receptor portion of the plumbing fixture which is identical to the receptor shown in the first embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the receptor and which can be alternatively used as a replacement for the receptor shown in the first embodiment;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 18 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 18--18 of FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is a top plan view of the receptor portion of the plumbing fixture which is identical to the receptor shown in the second embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the receptor and which can be alternatively used as a replacement for the receptor shown in the second embodiment;

FIG. 20 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 20--20 of FIG. 19;

FIG. 21 is a top perspective view of the receptor portion of the plumbing fixture which is identical to the receptor shown in the third embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the receptor and which can be alternatively used as a replacement for the receptor shown in the third embodiment;

FIG. 22 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 23 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 23--23 of FIG. 22;

FIG. 24 is a top plan view of the receptor portion of the plumbing fixture which is identical to the receptor shown in the fourth embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the receptor and which can be alternatively used as a replacement for the receptor shown in the fourth embodiment; and,

FIG. 25 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 25--25 of FIG. 24.

The broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, 7-10, and 14-15 and of a lip in FIGS. 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, and 14 are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D319093 August 13, 1991 Dannenberg et al.
D325623 April 21, 1992 Lenahan
D332595 January 19, 1993 Dworetzky
D369399 April 30, 1996 Dworetzky
Other references
  • 1991 HydroSwirl ad showing a bath/shower base. Undated Sears, Roebuck ad showing a neoangle shower stall, admitted prior art. Undated Jacuzzi ad showing a "Stellaria" whirlpool, admitted prior art. 1987 American Sports Co. ad showing "Champagne" tub. Undated Neomediam ad showing a "Dufy" shower stall and base, admitted prior art. Undated Neomediam ad showing a "Micromega" tub, admitted prior art. Undated Kohler ad, p. 8-4, showing a "Pristine" bath, admitted prior art. 1993 Kohler ad, pp. 9-15, showing a "Whitecap" shower receptor. Undated Villeroy ad showing a "Naoko" tub, admitted prior art.
Patent History
Patent number: D425185
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 23, 1997
Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Anna-Pia K. Formgren (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 0/65,305
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub And Shower Enclosure (D23/275); Bathtub (15) (D23/277)
International Classification: 2301;