Faucet

- Kohler Co.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is a plumbing faucet primarily useful for washing the face and hands of humans.

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the right side shown;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left, top, front perspective view of a second embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image of the right side shown;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 6 and 12, aerators in FIGS. 1-3, 6-9, and 12, and base pads in FIGS. 6 and 12 are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D276645 December 4, 1984 Piesco
D378775 April 8, 1997 Kergoet
D384392 September 30, 1997 Doughty et al.
D384393 September 30, 1997 Doughty et al.
D385016 October 14, 1997 Doughty et al.
D388862 January 6, 1998 Hill et al.
D390638 February 10, 1998 Ko
D391351 February 24, 1998 Ko
D397424 August 25, 1998 Ficken et al.
D400646 November 3, 1998 Hill et al.
D422342 April 4, 2000 Mark et al.
Other references
  • 1993 Moen catalog ad showing “Monticello” cross lever handle faucet.
  • 1985 Rubinetterie Igienico catalog ad showing “Cromato” faucet handle.
  • 1996 Delta catalog ad showing “Innovations” faucet.
  • 1988 Jado catalog ad showing a lever handle.
  • Undated Sterling catalog ad showing “Centerset” faucets.
  • 1993 Moen catalog ad showing “Monticello” lever handle faucet.
  • Undated Price Pfister faucet (best copy available).
Patent History
Patent number: D445877
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 30, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 31, 2001
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Raul M. Paredes (Barrington, IL)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Gregory Andoll
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/128,828
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Plural Flow Controls Or Provision Therefor (D23/241)
International Classification: 2301;