Tub for bathing

- Kohler Co.
Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a plumbing fixture primarily useful for washing the body of humans.

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 left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of a second embodiment, the rear elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 3, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 4, the front elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 5, the right side elevational 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;

FIG. 10 is a left, top, front perspective view of a third embodiment;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 17--17 of FIG. 11; and,

FIG. 18 is a top plan view of a fourth embodiment, the rear elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 12, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 13, the front side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 14, the right side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 15, and the bottom plan view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 16.

The broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 1-18, of hardware in FIGS. 3, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15 and 16, and of support structure in FIGS. 3, 5-8, 12, and 14-17, are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D399305 October 6, 1998 Smith et al.
Other references
  • 1983 Waterjet catalog ad showing a "Concorde" whirlpool bath. 1986 Kohler catalog ad, p. 7-14, showing a "Greek" whirlpool bath. Undated Kohler catalog ad showing a "Riverbath" whirlpool bath.
Patent History
Patent number: D434837
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 2000
Date of Patent: Dec 5, 2000
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Carter J. Thomas (Cedarburg, WI)
Primary Examiner: Doris Clark
Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 0/121,451
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub (15) (D23/277)
International Classification: 2302;