Handle

Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a plumbing handle primarily useful for controlling a valve stem.

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

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

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of a valve body in FIGS. 1-4, of plumbing connections and conduit in FIGS. 2-4, of fasteners in FIGS. 2-5, and of an interior wall in FIG. 6, are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Piatt; James M. (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/153,934
Filed:	October 26, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/252
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/238-243,245,250-257 ;D8/300-322,350-353,DIG.3 ;16/110.1 ;4/675-678 ;137/801

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D323022	January 1992	Ragonot
D325073	March 1992	Gottwald
D339852	September 1993	Jans
5465749	November 1995	Sauter et al.
D379847	June 1997	Kohler, Jr.

Other References

1997 Kohler catalog ad, p. 51, showing a "Paladar" faucet handle. . 1989 Antares catalog ad showing "Paul Associates" faucet handles. . 1989 Harden catalog ad, p. 65, showing "Series 97" faucet handles. . 1988 Kohler catalog ad showing an "Epicure" faucet handle. . 1987 Jacob Delafon catalog ad showing an "Everest" faucet handle..

Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Andoll; Gregory
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP