Base for shower area

Description

FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a base for shower area, in the form of a shower enclosure receptor, embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a front, slightly left elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front, slightly right elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9--9 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of a second embodiment which is a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 2, the other non-sectional views (besides the perspective view) being identical to those shown in FIGS. 3-5;

FIG. 11 is a left, top, front perspective view of a third embodiment which is identical to the first embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the base;

FIG. 12 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 13 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 13--13 of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of a fourth embodiment which is identical to the second embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the base;

FIG. 15 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 15--15 of FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is a left, top, front perspective view of a fifth embodiment;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a front, slightly left elevational view thereof;

FIG. 19 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 20 is a front, slightly right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 21--21 of FIG. 17;

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 22--22 of FIG. 17;

FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23--23 of FIG. 17;

FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 24--24 of FIG. 17;

FIG. 25 is a top plan view of a sixth embodiment which is a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 17, the front, slightly right elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 18, the front elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 19, and the front, slightly left elevational view being a mirror image of that shown in FIG. 20;

FIG. 26 is a left, top, front perspective of a seventh embodiment which is identical to the fifth embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the base;

FIG. 27 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 28 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 28--28 of FIG. 27;

FIG. 29 is a top plan view of an eighth embodiment which is identical to the sixth embodiment except for the pattern on the bottom surface of the base; and,

FIG. 30 is an enlarged, detailed partial cross-sectional view taken along line 30--30 of FIG. 29.

Claims

The ornamental design for a base for shower area, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Formgren; Anna-Pia K. (Sheboygan, WI)
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/065,015
Filed:	January 17, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/304
Current International Class:	2302
Field of Search:	;D23/277-280.4,303-311 ;D24/204,205 ;4/538,541.1-541.6,546,548,551,552

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D349950	August 1994	Cummings
D351019	September 1994	Moore et al.
D354117	January 1995	Notions
D378937	April 1997	Formgren
D392724	March 1998	Lenardon
5092002	March 1992	Powers

Other References

Undated Jacuzzi ad showing a "Stellaria" whirlpool, admitted prior art. . 1987 American Sports ad showing a "Champagne" whirlpool. . Undated Neomediam ad showing a "Dufy" bathing base, admitted prior art..

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