Spout

- Kohler, Co.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a spout for a plumbing fixture in the form of a faucet which is primarily useful for washing the body parts of humans.

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

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side 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;

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 left side elevational view, the right side elevational view being a mirror image of the left side shown;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of a pull knob in FIGS. 1-5, and of mounting structure in FIGS. 6 and 8, are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D365383 December 19, 1995 Chretien
D385337 October 21, 1997 Spurgeon et al.
D404471 January 19, 1999 Esche et al.
D416312 November 9, 1999 Kolada
D447219 August 28, 2001 Donath et al.
Other references
  • 1997 Kohler catalog ad, p. 4.9, showing “Coralais” faucets.
  • Undated Moen catalog ad, p. 9, showing “Boutique” faucets, (best copy available).
  • Undated Moen catalog ad, p. 15, showing “Boutique” faucets, (best copy available).
  • Undated Moen catalog ad, p. 12, showing various faucets, (best copy available).
  • 1997 Kohler catalog ad, p. 2.14, showing “Antique” lavatory faucets.
  • 1999 Kallista catalog ad, p. 54, showing a “Hampstead” standard spout (best copy available).
  • Undated Bathroom Jewelry catalog ad showing various spouts, (best copy available).
Patent History
Patent number: D468809
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 26, 2001
Date of Patent: Jan 14, 2003
Assignee: Kohler, Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: John K. Blomstrom (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Gregory Andoll
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/140,947
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: With Control For Diverter Or Drain (D23/257); Spout (9) (D23/255)
International Classification: 2301;