Tub for bathing

- Kohler France SAS
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Description

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

FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a tub for bathing 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;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a second embodiment, the front elevational view thereof being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 3, the right side elevational view thereof being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 4, the left side elevational view thereof being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 5, the rear elevational view thereof being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 6, and the bottom plan view thereof being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 7.

The broken line representation of a hole in FIGS. 1, 2, 7, and 8 is for the purpose of illustration only, and forms 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
D285598 September 9, 1986 McKeel
D319686 September 3, 1991 Levien
D350391 September 6, 1994 Gardiner
D378776 April 8, 1997 Formgren
D480788 October 14, 2003 Carey
D483446 December 9, 2003 Shimizu
Other references
  • 2001 Jacob Delafon catalog ad, p. 122, showing a “Presq'ile” corner bath.
  • 2001 Jacob Delafon catalog ad, p. 73, showing an “Imagine” vanity.
  • 1985 Buderus catalog ad showing various corner tubs.
  • Undated Duscholux catalog ad showing a “Modell 410” corner tub.
  • Undated “Duker” catalog ad showing various corner tubs.
Patent History
Patent number: D510983
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 3, 2004
Date of Patent: Oct 25, 2005
Assignee: Kohler France SAS (Paris)
Inventor: Francois Kergoet (Malakoff)
Primary Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/198,694
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub (15) (D23/277)