Handle

- Kohler Co.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a handle for a plumbing fitting primarily useful for operating a rotatable valve.

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a handle embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 2, the rear elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 3, and the right side elevational view be a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 4; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.

The surfaces of the handle which are not shown in the drawings or described in the specification, form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a handle, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D75428 June 1928 Judson
D298665 November 22, 1988 Bussell
Other references
  • Undated Harden catalog ad, p. 35, showing “Series 67” handles, admitted prior art.
  • Undated Raphael catalog ad showing “Byzantine” handles, admitted prior art.
  • Undated Stanadyne catalog ad showing bird spout, admitted prior art.
  • 2000 Super Magnum website page showing a duck decoy.
Patent History
Patent number: D445486
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 24, 2001
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI), Theresa J. Millard (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Gregory Andoll
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/121,468
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Simulative (D23/251); D8/305
International Classification: 2301;