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 top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, the other sides being the same as the side shown;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 5--5 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 6--6 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of a modified form of the escutcheon for plumbing fitting shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 7, the left side being a mirror image of the right side shown;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 7;

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 13--13 of FIG. 8; and

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 14--14 of FIG. 8.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Kohler, Jr.; Herbert V. (Kohler, WI), Kolada; Paul P. (Bexley, OH)
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	07/304,158
Filed:	January 31, 1989

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	820202	Jan 16, 1986

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/249; D6/524; D8/353; D8/350; D23/254
Field of Search:	;D23/249-154 ;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. . Page 128 from the Kohler Co. "K-300 Catalog," dated 1982, showing the K-6902 Escutcheon. . Page 3--32 from the Kohler Co. "K-400 Catalog," dated 1985, admitted prior art, showing the K-6910 Escutcheon. . Page 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. . Page 10 of a Delta ad entitled "Bath and Shower," undated, admitted prior art. . Page 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