Patents Assigned to Coflex S.A. de C.V.
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Patent number: 8069502Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to improved water closet flanges and methods for installing such water closet flanges. In one exemplary embodiment, an improved water closet flange apparatus includes a flexible conduit portion (i.e. sleeve) and an integral membrane element sealing the top opening of the flexible sleeve. The membrane element is made of flexible materials such that the membrane element may be removed without breaking into pieces. In one embodiment, the integral membrane element includes indented portions to facilitate its removal. In another embodiment, the flange apparatus includes an outer flange connected to the flexible sleeve. Related methods for installing the disclosed flange apparatus between plumbing fixture discharges and waste drainpipes are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2007Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Coflex S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Eduardo Coronado
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Publication number: 20110035867Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to improved water closet flanges and methods for installing such water closet flanges. In one exemplary embodiment, an improved water closet flange apparatus includes an outer flange and a flexible conduit portion (i.e. sleeve) extending downwardly therefrom. The flexible sleeve has a sufficient degree of flexibility to accommodate connection between offset, misaligned, angled, or otherwise incongruous plumbing fixture discharges and waste drain pipe outlets. In one embodiment, the flexible sleeve includes at least one corrugated portion to aid the desired flexibility. An upper portion of the flexible sleeve may include an inwardly extending lip portion to accommodate the desired seal between the plumbing fixture discharge and the flange apparatus. Related methods for installing the disclosed flange apparatus between plumbing fixture discharges and waste drainpipes are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Eduardo Coronado, Jorge Sada
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Patent number: 7814580Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to improved water closet flanges and methods for installing such water closet flanges. In one exemplary embodiment, an improved water closet flange apparatus includes an outer flange and a flexible conduit portion (i.e. sleeve) extending downwardly therefrom. The flexible sleeve has a sufficient degree of flexibility to accommodate connection between offset, misaligned, angled, or otherwise incongruous plumbing fixture discharges and waste drain pipe outlets. In one embodiment, the flexible sleeve includes at least one corrugated portion to aid the desired flexibility. An upper portion of the flexible sleeve may include an inwardly extending lip portion to accommodate the desired seal between the plumbing fixture discharge and the flange apparatus. Related methods for installing the disclosed flange apparatus between plumbing fixture discharges and waste drainpipes are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2005Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Coflex S.A. de C.V.Inventors: Eduardo Coronado, Jorge Sada
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Publication number: 20100123307Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an extendable flange apparatus having an inner member slidably coupled to an outer member. The outer member includes a first flange portion and an outer tubular body with a central opening defined therethrough. The inner member includes a second flange portion and an inner tubular body operable to be at least partially disposed within the central opening of the outer tubular body of the outer member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.Inventor: Eduardo Coronado
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Publication number: 20100088811Abstract: A flange apparatus operable to connect the discharge of a plumbing fixture to the waste drain pipe of a drainage system. In an embodiment, the flange apparatus includes a flange and a flexible sleeve disposed through a central opening of the flange, in which a first portion of the flexible sleeve is seated on the flange. The flange further includes arm portions, each having an aperture defined therethrough. The surfaces of the apertures are substantially smooth, and the apertures are operable to receive fasteners. In an embodiment, the arm portions may be made of threadable materials, and the fasteners may have thread-forming fasteners such that threads are formed in the arm portions when the thread-forming fastener is received in the aperture of the arm portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Eduardo Coronado, Humberto Flores-Villarreal, Jorge Sada, Evodio Ortiz
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Publication number: 20100024120Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to flexible drainage trap assemblies and methods for constructing and installing such drainage traps. In one exemplary embodiment, a flexible drainage trap assembly includes a plumbing fixture connector, a discharge joint, and a trap portion connecting the plumbing fixture connector and discharge joint. The trap portion is shaped in such a way that it is operable to retain a pool of water inside the trap portion. The disclosed flexible drainage assemblies include a flexible portion that has a substantially smooth inner surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Eduardo Coronado, Mauricio Coronado, Jorge Sada, Humberto Flores-Villarreal, Javier Canales
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Publication number: 20090119826Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to improved water closet flanges and methods for installing such water closet flanges. In one exemplary embodiment, an improved water closet flange apparatus includes a flexible conduit portion (i.e. sleeve) and an integral membrane element sealing the top opening of the flexible sleeve. The membrane element is made of flexible materials such that the membrane element may be removed without breaking into pieces. In one embodiment, the integral membrane element includes indented portions to facilitate its removal. In another embodiment, the flange apparatus includes an outer flange connected to the flexible sleeve. Related methods for installing the disclosed flange apparatus between plumbing fixture discharges and waste drainpipes are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.Inventor: Eduardo Coronado
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Publication number: 20080110505Abstract: Disclosed embodiments describe a water reservoir tank used to temporarily supply a building in the event that the municipal water supply is disrupted. The municipal water supply, the tank, and the building are connected in series, so that any draw of water from the building will cause water in the tank to circulate. As water is drawn from the tank, the municipal water supply will refill the tank so long as the municipal water supply has available water pressure. In the event that the municipal water supply is disrupted, the building may continue to draw water from the reservoir tank temporarily. Once the municipal water supply becomes active again, it refills the tank. The regular circulation of water within the tank provides for a clean, hygienic, and potable back-up water supply for the building.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.Inventor: Eduardo Coronado
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Patent number: 7188376Abstract: An improved water closet flange for connection to a plumbing fixture is described. The improved flange comprises an anchoring element or outer flange, connected to a flexible conduit tube or flexible sleeve, in which is attached an O-ring type of gasket. The improved flange connects a toilet bowl outlet to a waste drainpipe outlet without any flow reduction in between both connecting elements. The improved flange allows the connection between a toilet bowl discharge and a well placed vertical waste drainpipe. The improved flange also allows the connection between a toilet bowl discharge and a waste drainpipe outlet that is offset, horizontally oriented, or diagonally placed. The improved flange may further comprise an O-ring type of gasket disposed on the exterior of the flexible sleeve to provide a tight seal between the outer surface of the flexible sleeve and the inner surface of a waste drainpipe. The flexible sleeve can be implemented in a variety of sizes or diameters, including, for example, 3 inch (7.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Coflex S.A. de C.V.Inventors: Evodio Ortiz, Jorge Sada, Armado Trujillo, Eduardo Coronado
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Publication number: 20050251903Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved water closet flange for connection to a plumbing fixture. The improved flange comprises an anchoring element or outer flange, connected to a flexible conduit tube or flexible sleeve, in which is attached an O-ring type of gasket. The improved flange connects a toilet bowl outlet to a waste drainpipe outlet without any flow reduction in between both connecting elements. The improved flange allows the connection between a toilet bowl discharge and a well placed vertical waste drainpipe. The improved flange also allows the connection between a toilet bowl discharge and a waste drainpipe outlet that is offset, horizontally oriented, or diagonally placed. The improved flange may further comprise an O-ring type of gasket disposed on the exterior of the flexible sleeve to provide a tight seal between the outer surface of the flexible sleeve and the inner surface of a waste drainpipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Applicant: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: Evodio Ortiz, Jorge Sada, Armado Trujillo, Eduardo Coronado
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Publication number: 20040163165Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved water closet flange for connection to a plumbing fixture. The improved flange comprises an anchoring element or outer flange, connected to a flexible conduit tube or flexible sleeve, in which is attached an O-ring type of gasket. The improved flange connects a toilet bowl outlet to a waste drainpipe outlet without any flow reduction in between both connecting elements. The improved flange allows the connection between a toilet bowl discharge and a well placed vertical waste drainpipe. The improved flange also allows the connection between a toilet bowl discharge and a waste drainpipe outlet that is offset, horizontally oriented, or diagonally placed. The improved flange may further comprise an O-ring type of gasket disposed on the exterior of the flexible sleeve to provide a tight seal between the outer surface of the flexible sleeve and the inner surface of a waste drainpipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: CoFlex S.A. de C.V.Inventors: Evodio Ortiz, Jorge Sada, Amado Trujillo, Eduardo Coronado
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Patent number: 6530608Abstract: An adapter and associated apparatus for transferring gas/fluid are presented herein. The adapter is configured to connect valves and connectors of plural sizes to each other. The adapter includes an outer surface having an outer thread for connection to a tightening nut of the connector. The adapter also includes a first and second inner surfaces sized for different size valves.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Coflex, S.A. De C.V.Inventor: Eduardo Q. Coronado
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Patent number: 6354637Abstract: An adapter and associated apparatus for transferring gas/fluid are presented herein. The adapter is configured to connect valves and connectors of plural sizes to each other. The adapter includes an outer surface having an outer thread for connection to a tightening nut of the connector. The adapter also includes a first and second inner surfaces sized for different size valves.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2000Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Coflex S.A. de C.V.Inventor: Eduardo Q. Coronado