Storage closure

- Kohler Co.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is a closure for covering the opening of an enclosure and providing storage space, such as for enclosing the opening of a shower or tub area and storing related items.

FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of a storage closure portion embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right, top, rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom plan view thereof being a mirror image of the top plan shown; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The broken line representations of wall, door, frame and/or shelving environment in the figures are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a storage closure, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • Sterling Plumbing Group Inc. catalog p. 10, 1993, Pro Line, Pro Bath Custom By-Pass Doors.
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Patent History
Patent number: D547424
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 23, 2005
Date of Patent: Jul 24, 2007
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Mike Y. Daikubara (Fox Point, WI), Mark A. Johnson (Plymouth, WI), Jennifer L. Wenzel (Howards Grove, WI), Jody L. Uecke (Sussex, WI), Steven J. Wietrzny (Milwaukee, WI)
Primary Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/223,964
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub Or Shower (D23/304)