Tub for bathing

- 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 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 right, top, front perspective view of a second embodiment, the top plan view thereof being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 2, the front elevational view thereof being 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 representations of holes, decks, mounting areas, and splash guards in the drawings 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.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D126676 April 1941 Widman
D148648 February 1948 Rodman
D468814 January 14, 2003 Thomas et al.
D490144 May 18, 2004 Lanius
Other references
  • Aug. 2002 Kohler catalog ad, p. 8.79, showing a “Devonshire” whirlpool.
  • 2000 Kohler catalog ad, p. 8.38, showing a “Maestro” whirlpool.
Patent History
Patent number: D523941
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 3, 2005
Date of Patent: Jun 27, 2006
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Michael R. Bates (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/231,371
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub Or Shower (D23/304)