Top-side control panel for bathing unit

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a top-side control panel for bathing unit according to the design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the top-side control panel for bathing unit of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevation view of the top-side control panel for bathing unit of FIG. 1, a right side elevation view being the same at the left side elevation view;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the top-side control panel for bathing unit of FIG. 1, a bottom view being the same at the top view; and,

FIG. 5 is a view of the top-side control panel for bathing unit of FIG. 1 shown mounted on the ledge of a bathing unit to illustrate a typical environment in which it would be used.

In FIGS. 1-4 the broken lines depict a portion of the bathing unit that forms no part of the claimed design. In FIG. 5 the broken lines depict environment that forms no part of the claim.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a top-side control panel for bathing unit, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Laflamme; Benoit (Quebec, CA), Caouette; Martin (Quebec, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC. Quebec N/A CA
Assignee:	GECKO ALLIANCE GROUP INC. (Quebec, QC, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/594,361
Filed:	February 17, 2017

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29531050	Jun 23, 2015

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/162
Current International Class:	1303
Field of Search:	;D13/162,163,168 ;D10/49,50 ;D14/126,138G,336,341,371,374

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Primary Examiner: Sikder; Selina

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