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FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of a sink embodying our new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being identical to the front elevational view shown;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the right side shown;
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 2; and,
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 2.
The broken line representation of holes in FIGS. 1, 2, and 6 is for the purpose of illustration only, and forms no part of the claimed design.
A characteristic feature of our claimed design resides in a generally rectangular, elevated rear mounting ledge extending from side to side along the back of the basin.
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- Undated Republic catalog ad, p. 3, showing a triple bowl kitchen sink, admitted prior art. Undated Acriform catalog ad showing an "Advantage 2500" kitchen sink, admitted prior art. Undated Elkay catalog ad showing a triple bowl kitchen sink, admitted prior art. Undated Gustavsberg catalog ad showing a "Model 8300" kitchen sink, admitted prior art.
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 8, 1999
Date of Patent: Sep 26, 2000
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (Kohler, WI), David J. O'Connell (Sheboygan, WI), Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI), Erich D. Slothower (Sheboygan, WI), Carl F. Mueller (Sheboygan Falls, WI), Mark Johansen (Kohler, WI), John F. Quella (Kohler, WI), Mark H. Lowery (Judsonia, AR), Robert L. Jackson (Searcy, AR)
Primary Examiner: Doris Clark
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 0/103,140
