Faucet body

- Kohler Co.
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Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a plumbing fitting in the form of body for a faucet used to wash various items and/or body parts.

FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a faucet body according to my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a left, top, front perspective view of the faucet body of FIGS. 1–6 albeit shown with different spout environment.

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

The broken line showing of the spout, handles and base is included for the purpose of illustrating environment and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a faucet body, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D594093
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 1, 2008
Date of Patent: Jun 9, 2009
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Hsin-I Cinny Tsai (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Assistant Examiner: Mark Cavanna
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/328,703
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