Enclosure for bathing area

- Kohler Co.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is a plumbing fixture primarily useful for retaining water within a bathing area.

FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of an enclosure for bathing area embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the front elevational view being a mirror image of the right side shown; and,

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.

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

Claims

The ornamental design for an enclosure for bathing area, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D352548 November 15, 1994 Pinsky et al.
D372521 August 6, 1996 Eeckhoudt
D405517 February 9, 1999 Eeckhoudt
1781692 November 1930 Lewis
Other references
  • 1993 Sterling catalog ad, p. 17, showing a corner entry shower base and wall.
  • Undated catalog ad, supplier unknown, showing a two-wall shower.
  • Undated Kohler catalog ad showing a “Profile” shower and receptor.
Patent History
Patent number: D445491
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 12, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 24, 2001
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Raul M. Paredes (Barrington, IL)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/121,679
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Surround, Door Or Panel (D23/305)
International Classification: 2302;