Bathtub for invalids or the like

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view taken from the top, front and right side of a bathtube for invalids or the like showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 4--4 of FIG. 3;

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

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

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 7--7 of FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a second embodiment thereof.

The fragmentary broken line representations of walls in FIG. 1 are for the purpose of illustration only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a bathtub for invalids or the like, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Sauter; Bruce M. (Schaumburg, IL), Giese; Robert C. (Sheboygan, WI), Dannenberg; Todd D. (Sheboygan, WI)
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	07/463,631
Filed:	January 10, 1990

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/279
Field of Search:	;D23/275,277-283,303-307 ;D24/204,205 ;4/538,555,556,571,573-579,584,589,590,592,593

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Bath Ease, Inc. Brochure, .COPYRGT.1989. . Two pages of Jacob Delafon advertisements, undated, admitted prior art, showing the "Eureka" Tub..

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