Escutcheon for plumbing fitting

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an escutcheon for plumbing fitting showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof, the other sides being the same as the side shown;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 5--5 of FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 6--6 of FIG. 3.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Kohler, Jr.; Herbert V. (Kohler, WI), Kolada; Paul P. (Bexley, OH)
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	06/820,202
Filed:	January 16, 1986

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/249; D23/254; D8/350; D8/353
Field of Search:	;D23/249,254 ;D8/301,350,353

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D173628	December 1954	Schlage
D173629	December 1954	Schlage
D179659	February 1957	Schoepe
D182305	March 1958	Russell
D185005	April 1959	Kubota
D185190	May 1959	Clayton
D187491	March 1960	Aleks
D194229	December 1962	Landell et al.
D203795	February 1966	Harvey et al.
D212611	November 1968	Young
D220379	April 1971	Baker
D228061	August 1973	Kartarik
D263989	April 1982	Fleischmann et al.
D284687	July 1986	Doman et al.

Other References

A Moen ad entitled "Chateau Tub & Shower Valve" from p. 20 of a 1980 brochure, together with additional photos of the 2700 Escutcheon shown therein. . P. 128 from the Kohler Co. "K-300 catalog," dated 1982, showing the K-6902 Escutcheon. . Pp. 3-32 from the Kohler Co. "K-400 catalog," dated 1985, admitted prior art, showing the K-6910 Escutcheon. . P. 11 of an Elkay ad entitled "Shower-Tub Filler Valves," undated, admitted prior art. . A Nibco ad entitled "Pressure Equalizing Valve," undated, admitted prior art. . P. 10 of a Delta ad entitled "Bath and Shower," undated, admitted prior art. . P. 11 of a Delta ad showing the 1646, 2882c and 2746 Escutcheons, undated, admitted prior art. . A Valley ad entitled "Single Control Washerless Faucets," undated, admitted prior art. . A Valley ad entitled "Styles to Complement the Modern Bath," showing the A481, TC936 and TC491 Escutcheons, undated, admitted prior art..

Primary Examiner: Largen; James R.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Quarles & Brady