Plumbing fitting

Description

FIG. 1 is a right, top, front perspective view of a plumbing fitting embodying my new design shown in one of many extended positions;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left, top, front perspective view of a plumbing fitting according to another embodiment of my new design, the front, rear, right side and left side elevational views thereof in the corresponding extending position being mirror images of the views shown in respective FIGS. 2 5 and the top and bottom plan views thereof in the corresponding extended position being mirror images of the views shown in respective FIGS. 6 and 7;

FIG. 9 is a right, top, front perspective view of the plumbing fitting of FIG. 1 shown in a retracted position;

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 14 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view thereof; and

FIG. 16 is a left, top, front perspective view of the plumbing fitting according to another embodiment of my new design, the front, rear, right side and left side elevational views thereof in the corresponding retracted position being mirror images of the views shown in respective FIGS. 10 13 and the top and bottom plan views thereof in the corresponding retracted position being mirror images of the views shown in respective FIGS. 14 and 15.

The broken line representations in the figures are for the purpose of illustration only, and form no part of the claimed design.

The plumbing fitting is shown broken away in one portion in order to indicate that a specific length of this portion of the design forms no part of the claimed design.

In a preferred embodiment, the nature of this product is as a plumbing fitting in the form of an articulating faucet having movable components and used to wash various items and/or body parts.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Eilmus; Niels J. (Sheboygan, WI)
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/324,345
Filed:	September 10, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/238
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/200,238-257 ;D6/512,546,550 ;D8/300,307-308,310-312,321 ;4/675-678 ;137/801 ;16/110.1,441

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Cavanna; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Quarles & Brady LLP