Control element

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, right, front, perspective view of a control element according to my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of a control element according to another embodiment of my new design, the perspective view thereof, the right and left side elevational views thereof, the top and bottom plan views thereof, and the rear elevational view thereof being mirror images of respective FIGS. 1 and 3-7 above.

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 control element in the form of a flush actuation control for a toilet.

Claims

The ornamental design for a control element, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Gerebit International Sales AG. “Bolero” dual flush actuator. Gerebit International Sales AG online catalog.
  • Gerebit International Sales AG. “Kappa50” dual flush actuator. Gerebit International Sales AG online catalog.
  • Kohler Co. “Dual flush actuator”. Model No. K-9384. Kohler Co. online catalog. Copyright 2010 Kohler Co.
  • Kohler Co. “Archer Countertop Lavatory”. Model Nos. K-2356-8, K-2356-4 and K-2356-1. Kohler Co. online catalog. Copyright 2010 Kohler Co.
Patent History
Patent number: D626093
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 25, 2010
Date of Patent: Oct 26, 2010
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: Michael R. Bates (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Selina Sikder
Attorney: Quarles & Brady LLP
Application Number: 29/356,448
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