Handle for plumbing fitting

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, right, front perspective view of a plumbing handle embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being a mirror image of the front side shown;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment which is essentially identical to the first embodiment but for a spacer and truncated escutcheon. The spacer has identical front and rear views;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of a third embodiment which is essentially identical to the second embodiment but for a decorative space. The spacer has an identical front and rear view. The rear elevational view of this embodiment is a mirror image of the front view;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of fourth embodiment which is essentially identical to the first embodiment but for the inversion of the handle;

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of a fifth embodiment which is essentially identical to the second embodiment but for the inversion of the handle;

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view of a sixth embodiment which is essentially identical to the third embodiment but for the inversion of the handle;

FIG. 13 is a top, right, front perspective view of a seveth embodiment;

FIG. 14 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being a mirror image of the front side shown;

FIG. 15 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 16 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a front elevational view of an eighth embodiment which is essentially identical to the seventh embodiment but for a spacer and truncated escutcheon. The spacer has identical front and rear views;

FIG. 19 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 20 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 21 is a front elevational view of a ninth embodiment which is essentially identical to the eighth embodiment but for a decorative spacer. The spacer has an identical front and rear view. The rear elevational view of this embodiment is a mirror image of the front view;

FIG. 22 is a front elevational view of a tenth embodiment which is essentially identical to the seventh embodiment but for the inversion of the handle;

FIG. 23 is a front elevational view of an eleventh embodiment which is essentially identical to the eighth embodiment but for the inversion of the handle;

FIG. 24 is a front elevational view of a twelfth embodiment which is essentially identical to the ninth embodiment but for the inversion of the handle;

FIG. 25 is a top, front perspective view of a thirteenth embodiment which is essentially identical to the seventh embodiment but for a decorative spacer and the decorative treatment on the handle and the escutcheon. The design is a mirror image front to back; and,

FIG. 26 is a top, front perspective view of a fourteenth embodiment which is essentially identical to the thirteenth embodiment but for the inversion of the handle.

The dotted line representations of an escutcheon in FIGS. 6-9, 11-12, 18-21, and 19-24 are for purposes of illustration only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a handle for plumbing fitting, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hundley; Jill E. (Sheboygan, WI), Reid; Mary J. (Sheboygan, WI), Bonnell; Thomas A. (Sheboygan, WI)
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/071,934
Filed:	June 9, 1997

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	49418	Jan 24, 1996	8385954

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/252
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/238-243,250-257 ;D8/300-308 ;4/675-678 ;16/11R,118,121,123,125

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D271561	November 1983	Valli
D300719	April 1989	Rhoades et al.
D345901	April 1994	Fojtasek et al.
D348509	July 1994	Bollenbacher
D349328	August 1994	Bollenbacher
D355578	February 1995	Mark et al.

Other References

Undated Harden catalog ad, p. 25, showing a "56 Series" faucet handle escutcheon, admitted prior art. . Undated Dorn Bracht catalog ad showing "Obina" faucet handle, admitted prior art. . Undated Dorn Bracht catalog ad showing "Obina" faucet handles, admitted prior art. . 1989 WICO catalog ad showing a "Retro" faucet handle escutcheon..

Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Watterson; Eric
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Quarles & Brady