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 another embodiment of 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;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of another embodiment of our new design having views that are mirror images of the views shown in FIGS. 1–2 and 48;

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: D572805
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 20, 2007
Date of Patent: Jul 8, 2008
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: 29/282,482
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bathtub Or Shower (D23/304)