Plumbing fixture

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D678490
  • Patent Number
    D678,490
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, March 15, 2011
    13 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, March 19, 2013
    11 years ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a left, top, front perspective view of a plumbing fixture according to our new design;



FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;



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;



FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof.


The broken line representations in the figures are for the purpose of illustrating unclaimed surface environment. The broken lines are thus not part of the claim.


The nature of this product is a plumbing fixture in the form of a tank component for a water closet.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a plumbing fixture, as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29377697 Oct 2010 US
Child 29387601 US