Lavatory

- Kohler Co.
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Description

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

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

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view being a mirror image of the left side shown;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 5—5 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof (which is shown for illustration only as this is normally not visible during use or marketing); and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 1, 2, 5, and 7, and of ribs in FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7, are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D344787 March 1, 1994 Ohaus et al.
D412562 August 3, 1999 Soulier
D436656 January 23, 2001 McKeone
D446288 August 7, 2001 McKeone et al.
Other references
  • Undated Eljer catalog ad, p. 2.34, showing an “Estelle” lavatory.
  • 1997 Kohler catalog ad, p. 14.28, showing a “Pennington” lavatory.
  • 1999 Kallista catalog ad, p. 51, showing a “Pemberley” drop-in lavatory.
  • 1997 Kohler catalog ad, p. 14.4, showing a “Turnings” lavatory.
Patent History
Patent number: D473635
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 12, 2002
Date of Patent: Apr 22, 2003
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Jason T. Lanius (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/158,975
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Symmetrical (16) (D23/293.1)
International Classification: 2302;