Plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of the first embodiment of a plumbing fitting showing 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;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a right, top, front perspective view of the second embodiment of a plumbing fitting according. The front, rear, left side, and right side elevational views and the top and bottom plan views thereof being mirror images of FIGS. 2–7 above.

The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the plumbing fitting that 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 handle, for washing various items.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D613822
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 4, 2009
Date of Patent: Apr 13, 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: 29/341,384