Faucet

- Kohler Co.
Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 3, the rear elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 4, the right side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 5, the top plan view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 6, and the bottom plan view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 7.

The broken line representations of a mounting environment in FIG. 1, of a button in FIGS. 3-6, and of mounting structure in FIG. 7, are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Undated Newform ad showing "Mono" faucet, admitted prior art. Undated Chicago Faucet catalog ad, p. 3, showing a "350-372" faucet, admitted prior art. Undated Harden catalog ad, p. 21, showing a "D-38-4Z-2-0A-A" faucet, admitted prior art.
Patent History
Patent number: D428965
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 14, 1999
Date of Patent: Aug 1, 2000
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Erich D. Slothower (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Eric Watterson
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 0/103,422
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Faucet Fixture (7) (D23/238)
International Classification: 2301;