Seat

- Kohler Co.
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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.

FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of a seat embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of a handle structure in FIGS. 1–3, 5 and 7, hinge mounts and risers in FIGS. 3–7, and understructure in FIG. 7 are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

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
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