Shower assembly

- Kohler Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shower assembly, such as an arch shower for tub/shower installations.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another alternative construction of a shower assembly including, for example, a rain-type shower head.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a portion of the shower assembly shown in FIGS. 1-8.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the portion of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is a rear view of the portion of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 12 is a right side view of the portion of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 13 is a left side view of the portion of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 14 is a top view of the portion of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 9; and,

FIG. 15 is a bottom view of the portion of the shower assembly shown in FIG. 9.

The present application is directed to the shape and contour of the designs illustrated in the drawings. The broken line showing of the environment is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed designs. The broken lines which define the boundaries of the claimed designs form no part thereof.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for a shower assembly, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D685453
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 3, 2012
Date of Patent: Jul 2, 2013
Assignee: Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Inventor: John M. Wilson (Sheboygan, WI)
Primary Examiner: Robin V Webster
Application Number: 29/426,293
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Combined (D23/228); Bathtub Or Shower (D23/304)