Tub for bathing

- Kohler Co.
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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 right, top, front perspective view of a tub for bathing embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being identical to the right side shown;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right, top, front perspective view of a second embodiment in which an alternative wall structure has replaced the wall structure shown in the first embodiment, the bottom plan view being identical to that shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being identical to the front elevational view shown; and,

FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being identical to the right side shown.

The broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tub for bathing, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D90640 September 1933 Yent
3020561 February 1962 Cotting
3151341 October 1964 King
D221139 July 1971 Diemond et al.
D241643 September 1976 Bronsack
D275783 October 2, 1984 McMillan et al.
5459888 October 24, 1995 Chen
Other references
  • 1999 Kallista catalog ad, p. 70, showing a “Barbara Barry” whirlpool bath.
  • 1999 catalog ad, supplier unknown, showing a whirlpool bath.
  • Undated Villeroy & Boch catalog ad showing a “Magnum” whirlpool bath.
  • Undated Altmans catalog ad showing a “Francine” bath.
  • 1989 Kohler catalog ad, p. 5A-5, showing “Vintage Suite” baths.
Patent History
Patent number: D456881
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 31, 2001
Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Carter J. Thomas (Cedarburg, WI), David J. O'Connell (Sheboygan, WI), Mary J. Reid (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/145,888
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub (15) (D23/277)
International Classification: 2302;