Plumbing fitting

- Kohler Co.
Skip to: Description  ·  Claims  ·  References Cited  · Patent History  ·  Patent History
Description

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

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view thereof being a mirror image of the right side shown;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right, top, front perspective view of a plumbing fitting according to another embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view thereof being a mirror image of the right side shown;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 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 handle, for washing various items.

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D290869 July 14, 1987 Paul
D316591 April 30, 1991 Ragonot
D478966 August 26, 2003 Citterio
D503217 March 22, 2005 Aubry et al.
D512484 December 6, 2005 Paini
D522092 May 30, 2006 Hoernig
D557383 December 11, 2007 Garner
D568967 May 13, 2008 Williams et al.
D573231 July 15, 2008 Kulig
D579521 October 28, 2008 Kulig
D583905 December 30, 2008 Oh
D596711 July 21, 2009 Sieger
D602121 October 13, 2009 Yabe et al.
D605256 December 1, 2009 Flowers et al.
D611575 March 9, 2010 Schoenherr et al.
D615162 May 4, 2010 Pan
Other references
  • Zucchetti. “Soft” and “Wosh” faucets.
  • Kohler Co. “Margaux® single-control lavatory faucet”. Model No. K-16230-4. Kohler Co. online catalog. Copyright 2008.
  • Hansgrohe. “Hansgrohe Freestanding Tub Filler.” Model No. 39451001. eFaucets.com online catalog. Copyright 2003-2008 elmprovement.com.
  • Colourwash.co.uk. “Tango Taps”. Colourwash.co.uk catalog.
  • Toto. “Soiree Single-Handle Lavatory Faucet”. Model No. TL960SD. FixtureUniverse.com online catalog. Copyright 1999-2008 Allied Trade Group, Inc.
  • Dornbracht. “Lot” Series. Dornbracht catalog.
  • Notice of Allowance for U.S. Appl. No. 29/346,309, dated Jun. 16, 2010.
  • Hastings Bath Collection. “Riviera 3 Hole Basin Set - Ribbon Spout”. Model No. FAN C 4204. HomePortfolio.com online catalog. Copyright 1997-2008 HomePortfolio Inc.
  • SignatureHardware. “Whittington Collection - Flat Cubic Roman Tub Faucet”. SignatureHardware.com online catalog. Copyright 1999-2008 SignatureHardware.com or its affiliates.
  • Oversized replica of computer gaming joystick.
  • Bath Collections. “Hydrus Jan. 2002 - Basin (deck) Faucet - solid massive stainless steel”. HomePortfolio.com online catalog. Copyright 1997-2008 HomePortfolio Inc.
  • Danze. “Sirius Two Handle Lavatory Faucet”. Model No. D301444. HomePortfolio.com online catalog. Copyright 1997-2008 HomePortfolio Inc.
Patent History
Patent number: D625779
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 3, 2009
Date of Patent: Oct 19, 2010
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventors: Coralee S. Sandee (Sheboygan, WI), Howard M. Montgomery (Skokie, IL), Duck Young Kong (Kentwood, MI)
Primary Examiner: Robert A Delehanty
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/351,340
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Faucet Fixture (7) (D23/238)