Spout

- 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 faucet spout primary useful for washing various items.

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 view being a mirror image of the left side shown;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left, top, front perspective view of a spout according to another embodiment of my new design;

FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side view being a mirror image of the left side shown;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of outlets in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12, openings in FIGS. 5, 6 and 12, and an escutcheon in FIGS. 7-12 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
D96839 January 1935 Johnston
D382940 August 26, 1997 Ku
D461000 July 30, 2002 Mullenmeister
D468810 January 14, 2003 Smith
D472615 April 1, 2003 Smith
D486563 February 10, 2004 Hsieh
D491642 June 15, 2004 Lin
D492009 June 22, 2004 Egee
Other references
  • Harden Catalog, #16-01-2-0B-B, admitted prior art.
  • Kallista Catalog, Barbara Barry Basin Set, p. 68, admitted prior art.
  • Kohler Catalog, Commerical Lavatory Faucets 4.5, “Triton” Lavatory-Centerset, admitted prior art.
  • Sterling Catalog, ColorSplash, p. 6, 4 Mini-Spread Lavatory Faucets and ColorSplash Kitchen Faucets, admitted prior art.
  • Harden Catalog, p. 72, admitted prior art.
  • Kallista Catalog, p. 45, Bacchus High-Arc Bar/Basin Set in Brushed Nickel, admitted prior art.
  • Harden Catalog, 10 Series, admitted prior art.
  • Universal-Rundle Deluxe Lavatory Faucets, admitted prior art.
  • Pending Design Patent Application; FIGS. 1-12; U.S. Appl. No. 29/208,604; Inventor: John K. Blomstrom; filing Date: Jun. 30, 2004.
Patent History
Patent number: D540910
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 30, 2004
Date of Patent: Apr 17, 2007
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: John K. Blomstrom (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Gregory Andoll
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/208,600