Tub for bathing

Description

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a plumbing fixture primarily useful for washing the body of humans.

FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a tub for bathing embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations of holes in FIGS. 1-7, and of a fitting in FIGS. 1 and 3-5, are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tub for bathing, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Thomas; Carter J. (Cedarburg, WI), Gordon; William F. (Sheboygan Falls, WI), Piatt; James M. (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/158,472
Filed:	April 4, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/280.1
Current International Class:	2302
Field of Search:	;D23/273,275-277,280.1,280.2,280.3,303,304 ;D24/204-205 ;4/538,555,584,661

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D319492	August 1991	Taylor
D354115	January 1995	McKeone
D412973	August 1999	Donnely
D448457	September 2001	Funk
D455820	April 2002	Thomas et al.

Other References

2000 Kohler catalog ad, p. 8.22, showing a "Pristine" whirlpool. . Undated Hytec ad showing a "Hydrolux" bath. . June 2001 Kohler catalog ad, p. 8.3b, showing a "SOK" bath. . 2000 Kohler catalog ad, p. 8.69, showing a "Basic" 6040 whirlpool..

Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Delehanty; Robert A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP