Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Tubs
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-22
2011-11-29
Baker, Lori (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Tubs
Reexamination Certificate
active
08065757
ABSTRACT:
A bath includes a water outlet or outlets (5) arranged to in use direct a flow of water from behind onto the upper body of a bather or bathers sitting in the bath and leaning back against the wall (1) of the bath. The upper body water outlet(s) may comprise two spaced water outlets one positioned to direct a water flow onto the left-side upper body of a bather and the other positioned to direct a water flow at the same temperature onto the right-side upper body of the bather.
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International Search Report corresponding to PCT/NZ2003/000282, under dae of mailing of Mar. 9, 2004.
International Preliminary Examination Report corresponding to PCT/NZ2003/000282, under date of completion of report of Feb. 17, 2005.
Crichton David Gordon Arthur
Hatrick-Smith John
Baker Lori
Foley & Lardner LLP
Kohler New Zealand Limited
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