Handle

- Kohler Co.
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Description

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

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

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a fragmentary bottom plan view thereof.

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a handle for controlling a valve assembly for directing water to a spout.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D221431 August 1971 Petterson
D302850 August 15, 1989 Lathrop
D339852 September 28, 1993 Jans
D346205 April 19, 1994 Sauter et al.
Other references
  • 1988 Kohler catalog ad showing various lever handles.
  • Undated Kohler catalog ad, p. 2.40, showing “Cabriole” faucet.
  • Undated Harden catalog ad showing a lever handle.
Patent History
Patent number: D462748
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 5, 2000
Date of Patent: Sep 10, 2002
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Erich D. Slothower (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Gregory Andoll
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/121,340
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Offset From Axis (D23/252); Handle (D23/250)
International Classification: 2301;