Plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is a plumbing fitting in the form of a handle and valve body bonnet for a faucet.

FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a plumbing fitting according to our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view thereof being a mirror image of the front view shown;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations in the figures are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a plumbing fitting, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Kallista. “Michael S. Smith Loft Basin Set, Lever Handles”. Model No. P23000-LV. Kallista online catalog. Copyright © 2007 Kallista.
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Patent History
Patent number: D589598
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 1, 2008
Date of Patent: Mar 31, 2009
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Howard M. Montgomery (Sheboygan, WI), Coralee S. Sandee (Sheboygan, WI), Michael Furseth (Sheboygan Falls, WI), Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. (Kohler, WI)
Primary Examiner: Robert A Delehanty
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/322,305
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Handle (D23/250)