Handle

Description

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representation of mounting structure in FIG. 6 is for the purpose of illustration only, and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Bates; Michael R. (Sheboygan, WI), Paredes; Raul M. (Kohler, WI)
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/174,903
Filed:	January 27, 2003

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	154796	Jan 29, 2002	D471964

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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

D285597	September 1986	Miller et al.
D332824	January 1993	Robbins
D348509	July 1994	Bollenbacher
D357525	April 1995	Fabian
D391351	February 1998	Ko
D402005	December 1998	Ko
D404470	January 1999	Pitsch et al.
D458346	June 2002	Mullenmeister
D458349	June 2002	Mullenmeister
D471964	March 2003	Bates et al.

Other References

Undated Wico catalog ad showing a lever handle. . Undated Jado catalog ad showing a lever handle. . 1989 Bathroom Jewelry ad showing a lever handle. . Undated Harden catalog ad showing a "Series 56" lever handle. . 1996 Delta catalog ad showing a lever handle..

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