Seat
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Description
In a preferred form, the nature of this product is a seat for a plumbing fixture, in particular a seat for a water closet.
The broken line representations of a handle structure in
Claims
The ornamental design for a seat, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D569956
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 17, 2006
Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Elise A. Sutopo (Jakarta)
Primary Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLp
Application Number: 29/256,354
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 17, 2006
Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Elise A. Sutopo (Jakarta)
Primary Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLp
Application Number: 29/256,354
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Seat, Or Bowl Cover (23) (D23/311)