Shower faceplate

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a shower faceplate having a transparent or translucent front.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the shower faceplate shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the shower faceplate shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the shower faceplate shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the shower faceplate shown in FIG. 1, the left side, top and bottom views being substantially the same.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a shower faceplate, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hanna; Kenneth Scott (Bellingham, WA), De Swarte; Gregory (Sheboygan, WI), Rubin; Leila Michelle (New York, NY), Duarte; Eugenio (Sheboygan Falls, WI)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Kohler Co. Kohler WI US
Assignee:	Kohler Co. (Kohler, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/470,413
Filed:	October 21, 2013

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29457990	Jun 14, 2013
	29415587	Mar 12, 2012	D692527
	29470413
	29415587

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/213
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/213,223,229,230 ;239/282,283,462

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Primary Examiner: Webster; Robin V
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP