Handle

- Kohler Co.
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the right side, left side, and rear elevational views being identical to the front elevational view shown;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of an escutcheon in FIGS. 1-4, and of mounting structure in FIG. 4, are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D101449 October 1936 Dreyfuss et al.
D290495 June 23, 1987 Ryan
D299515 January 24, 1989 Fabian
D304071 October 17, 1989 Haug et al.
D324807 March 24, 1992 Reid et al.
D358870 May 30, 1995 Formgren
D378775 April 8, 1997 Kergoet
D404121 January 12, 1999 Gottwald
Other references
  • 1994 Kohler catalog ad, p. 75, showing "Revival" dome handles. 1985 Epic catalog ad showing a dome handle. Undated Harden ad showing a "OZ-Y" dome handle, admitted prior art. Undated Regency ad showing "Floral Collection" handles, admitted prior art. Undated Bathroom Jewelery ad showing handles, admitted prior art (best copy available).
Patent History
Patent number: D427289
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 14, 1999
Date of Patent: Jun 27, 2000
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Jill E. Hundley (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 0/103,382
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Handle (D23/250)
International Classification: 2301;