Tub for bathing
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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.
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- 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.
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