Plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a plumbing fitting 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; 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.

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is a plumbing fitting in the form of a faucet, having a spout and control handles, for washing various items.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D613375
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 5, 2009
Date of Patent: Apr 6, 2010
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Ken S. Hanna (Adell, WI)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: Mark Cavanna
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/341,446