Flange With Aperture For Fastener Patents (Class 4/252.4)
  • Patent number: 9249586
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide apparatuses and methods for installing tile with a tile installation guide. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a tile installation guide including a guide body having a polygonal outer surface and an opening configured to surround a non-polygonal element, wherein a thickness of the guide body is substantially equivalent to a thickness of a tile for which the guide is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy J. Wood
  • Patent number: 9074377
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide apparatuses and methods for installing tile with a tile installation guide. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a tile installation guide comprising a guide body having a polygonal outer surface and an opening configured to surround a non-polygonal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy J. Wood
  • Patent number: 9062445
    Abstract: A wax free toilet installation kit allows plumbers to approach new construction and old closet flanges with one economical and efficient set of parts that will work with both three and four inch soil pipes. A new threaded adapter sleeve 100 fits into both three and four inch traditional closet flanges to retrofit old wax system installations. The threaded adapter sleeve has a threaded body 110 to accommodate a variety of height adjustment nuts, which include a compact adjustment nut 125 and a lip and valley expanded adjustment nut 128. A new male female pipe coupler 200 may be used in new construction and comports with both three and four inch soil pipes. The threaded adapter sleeve 100 fits into the male female pipe coupler 200. The threaded adapter sleeve is quickly adjusted to accommodate varying floor heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Inventors: Scott E Duncan, Lorae A Fistor
  • Patent number: 8955172
    Abstract: An improved method of installing a closet flange allows installation of plumbing fixtures with a reduced likelihood of leaks. The method involves telescopically fitting an inner or outer surface of a drainpipe to a surface of a cylindrical portion of a hub of a closet flange, where the hub has a base flange extending therefrom; and securing the base flange against the upper surface of a subfloor. A first layer of sealant is applied to an upper surface of the base flange; and a flooring membrane is secured to the upper surface of the base flange by the first layer of sealant. A second layer of sealant is applied to an upper surface of the flooring membrane; and the upper surface of the flooring membrane is clamped between the base flange and a clamping ring. The method may be performed using a two-part closet flange for connection to a drain pipe for a toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventor: Bill Culwell
  • Publication number: 20150000019
    Abstract: A closet flange system with attached bolts on the anterior surface and a beveled edge on the posterior surface, a groove on the anterior surface for an O-ring to form a seal between the bottom of the toilet and the anterior edge of the closet flange. The anterior surface is connected to a midsection of the closet flange, which includes a keeper ring, securing the position of the closet flange within a drain pipe by preventing removal. An additional O-ring may be positioned on the midsection to block fluid and gas from the drain from rising to contact the keeper ring or escaping outside of the drain pipe. The beveled edge guides the end of the flange into the drain pipe. The system includes bolts which attach the closet flange to the bottom of the toilet before the system is attached to the drain pipe at the floor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Darrell Gregoy Connell
  • Patent number: 8910321
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Coflex S.A. de C.V.
    Inventors: Eduardo Coronado, Humberto Flores-Villarreal, Jorge Sada, Evodio Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20140359927
    Abstract: A mounting assembly contains a plate including a first fringe, a second fringe, a third fringe, and a fourth fringe, wherein the first fringe has a first raised portion, and the second fringe has a semi-circular groove. The plate includes a plurality of first adjusting apertures and at least one pair of second adjusting aperture and at least one pair of third adjusting aperture. The at least one pair of third adjusting aperture is defined between the at least one pair of second adjusting aperture; a distance between the at least one pair of second adjusting aperture is equal to that of two opposite orifices; two supporting members are symmetrically connected with the third fringe and the fourth fringe, and each supporting member has a plurality of first eyelets so that the first bolt inserts through the through hole to screw with one of the plurality of first eyelets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Chu-Wan Hong, Chung-Yu Kuo, Ming-Chia Wu
  • Patent number: 8898823
    Abstract: Provided are templates, methods, and kits for installing closet flanges. The template can include a body having a sidewall and a bottom as well as a plurality of tabs connected to the body, with one or more of the tabs configured to delineate the location of a fastener hole in a closet flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventor: John Joseph McHugh, III
  • Patent number: 8875320
    Abstract: A pressure flange is provided for installing toilets. The pressure flange includes a sealing ring disposed so as to make direct contact with a bottom of a toilet base. A rigid main column is configured to connect the toilet to a sewer line in a bathroom facility, with the column having an upper tube section with a larger inner diameter section above a vertical tube section having a smaller inner diameter. The column has an oval shaped collar at a top of the upper tube section, with the collar having oppositely extending ears. A flex-line type pressure gasket is disposed around at least the vertical tube section of the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Group Lamosa, S.A.B. DE C.V.
    Inventors: Esteban Osuna Peñúñuri, Carlos Aceves Esquinca
  • Publication number: 20140208495
    Abstract: A device for detachably, adjustably securing a toilet to the ground is provided with two curved plates each including an intermediate curved slot including wide and narrows section, two end holes, two holed projections proximate the end holes respectively, and bottom protuberances; two curved spacers each including an intermediate protrusion and two bossed holes proximate both ends respectively, the bossed holes being inserted through the end holes to fit the protrusion between facing ends of the curved plates so that the curved spacer and the curved plates are joined; two threaded fasteners each including a head capable of freely passing the wide section but not passing the narrow section so as to threadedly secure to the toilet, and a bare section capable of frictionally moving along the narrow section so as to relatively position the toilet with respect to the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Ping-Kun Wang
  • Patent number: 8683619
    Abstract: In one aspect of the subject invention, a spacer is provided for supporting a closet flange above a sub-flooring, the closet flange having a pipe section and an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the pipe section. The spacer includes a disc-shaped body having spaced apart first and second faces, and spaced apart inner and outer edges extending between the first and second faces. The inner edge defines an opening extending through the body, the opening sized to permit passage therethrough of the pipe section of the closet flange but not the annular flange of the closet flange. The outer edge is generally smooth and arcuate. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a spacer is provided usable with a closet flange to provide elevation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Set-Rite Products, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Hughes
  • Publication number: 20130333105
    Abstract: A hardware set for mounting a plumbing fixture to a surface includes male and female threaded components. The male and female components engage within an opening of the plumbing fixture and have respective lengths selected to allow the components to overlap and tighten in an area hidden from view. The visible portions of the hardware are close to the plumbing fixture and present a substantially finished appearance, in contrast to standard hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Alan N. Monat
  • Publication number: 20130326801
    Abstract: An apparatus for bolting down a flange. The flange is operatively associated with a structural interface having an opening. The structural interface may be a toilet. The apparatus comprises a fastener assembly disposed through the flange slot, and the fastener assembly includes: a base configured to engage the flange; a bolt shaft with an inner bore, wherein said bolt shaft is connected to the base, and a fastener selectively attachable to the bolt shaft. The apparatus also includes a cap operatively configured to selectively engage the bolt shaft. A method of attaching a flange to a foundation is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Charles H. Junca
  • Publication number: 20130318697
    Abstract: A one-piece toilet mount includes a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plate adapted to support the entirety of a toilet bowl on a first face thereof. An open-ended PVC pipe is integrated with the PVC plate on a second face thereof that opposes the plate's first face. The PVC pipe is aligned with a hole in the PVC plate. At least a portion of the PVC pipe is adapted to form a friction fit within a PVC waste pipe. A method of installing a toilet using the toilet mount is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Ralph M. Compton, JR.
  • Patent number: 8561218
    Abstract: A toilet flange stabilizer comprising a flat ring with a center hole, wherein the flat ring is sized to fit over a lip of a flange; a plurality of holes disposed on the flat ring; a plurality of slots disposed on the flat ring; a plurality of arms attaching to an outer periphery of the flat ring and the arms radiating away from the flat ring, further a first segment of the arms extend downward from the flat ring and then a second segment of the arms bend upward wherein the second segments lie on a first plane that is parallel to a second plane of the flat ring; and an arm hole disposed on each second segment of each arm; wherein the toilet flange stabilizer rests over the lip of a flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: Rigo Arce
  • Publication number: 20130219603
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a square closet flange support for overall support of closet flange and toilet bolts and to be used with new construction projects as well as in renovation projects to level, support and determine the final height of the closet flange and to prevent a need of cutting circular forms from floor tiles, hardwood or other floor covering. The square support has a seam that allows it to be snapped into two identical halves for use in renovation projects to enable sliding the support halves under the flange without a need to remove and reinstall an already installed flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Matthew Brian Wendorff
  • Patent number: 8505124
    Abstract: An off-set pipe coupling for use in a support system for a wall mounted toilet or water closet includes a curved pipe having a first end and a second end; a first plate coupled to the first end of the curved pipe; and a second plate coupled to the second end of the curved pipe. The first plate has a central hole in fluid communication with the curved pipe and a plurality of screw holes positioned around a peripheral area thereof. The second plate has a central hole in fluid communication with the curved pipe and a plurality of screw holes positioned around a peripheral area thereof. The first plate is coupled to a faceplate for supporting a wall mounted toilet above a floor surface, the second plate is coupled to a plumbing system and the curved pipe provides fluid communication between a waste discharge conduit and the plumbing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Zurn Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Ben Eichler, Frank Schaetzke, Douglas R. Wroblewski
  • Publication number: 20130167292
    Abstract: Provided are templates, methods, and kits for installing closet flanges. The template can include a body having a sidewall and a bottom as well as a plurality of tabs connected to the body, with one or more of the tabs configured to delineate the location of a fastener hole in a closet flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: John Joseph McHugh, III
  • Publication number: 20130067648
    Abstract: The present invention provides a replacement closet flange for installing into an end of a drain pipe having an inner surface and a method of assembling a replacement closet flange. In general, the replacement closet flange includes a main body comprising a substantially cylindrical section and a flange section extending radially outward from and approximately perpendicular to an upper end of the cylindrical section, a flexible seal attached to at least a portion of the cylindrical section proximate a lower end thereof and configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to sealingly engage with the inner surface of the drain pipe, and at least one retaining clip attached to a location about an outer periphery of the cylindrical section. The retaining clip includes a retaining tab proximate an end thereof configured, when the replacement closet flange is installed, to fixedly engage with an inner surface of the drain pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: IPS CORPORATION
    Inventor: James H. Whitehead
  • Patent number: 8281421
    Abstract: A system is provided herein which includes a closet flange insert and at least one spacer to be positioned between the closet flange insert and an installed closet flange. The closet flange insert includes a toilet connecting flange which extends radially outwardly from a through pipe. The through pipe is sized to be inserted into a pipe section of a closet flange. Each spacer includes spaced apart first and second faces, and spaced apart inner and outer edges extending between the first and second faces. The inner edge defines an opening extending through the body, the opening sized to permit passage therethrough of the through pipe of the closet flange insert but not the toilet connecting flange of the closet flange insert. With the subject invention, a system is provided which allows the closet flange insert to be mounted atop an installed closet flange flush with surrounding finished flooring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Set-Rite Products, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Hughes
  • Publication number: 20120090083
    Abstract: A system is provided herein which includes a closet flange insert and at least one spacer to be positioned between the closet flange insert and an installed closet flange. The closet flange insert includes a toilet connecting flange which extends radially outwardly from a through pipe. The through pipe is sized to be inserted into a pipe section of a closet flange. Each spacer includes spaced apart first and second faces, and spaced apart inner and outer edges extending between the first and second faces. The inner edge defines an opening extending through the body, the opening sized to permit passage therethrough of the through pipe of the closet flange insert but not the toilet connecting flange of the closet flange insert. With the subject invention, a system is provided which allows the closet flange insert to be mounted atop an installed closet flange flush with surrounding finished flooring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: SET-RITE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: ALAN HUGHES
  • Patent number: 8099801
    Abstract: A system is provided herein which includes a closet flange insert and at least one spacer to be positioned between the closet flange insert and an installed closet flange. The closet flange insert includes a toilet connecting flange which extends radially outwardly from a through pipe. The through pipe is sized to be inserted into a pipe section of a closet flange. Each spacer includes spaced apart first and second faces, and spaced apart inner and outer edges extending between the first and second faces. The inner edge defines an opening extending through the body, the opening sized to permit passage therethrough of the through pipe of the closet flange insert but not the toilet connecting flange of the closet flange insert. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a system is provided which allows the closet flange insert to be mounted atop an installed closet flange, with one or more spacers therebetween, and with the closet flange insert being flush with surrounding finished flooring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Set-Rite Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Hughes
  • Patent number: 8091156
    Abstract: The universal wall mount toilet gasket has a planar configuration and has at least one opening therein for engagement about a drain, the gasket being maintained in position by a base of the toilet engaged thereover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Var E. Lordahl
  • Publication number: 20110173743
    Abstract: Kits and methods for installing a toilet bowl or assembly without tools are described. The methods and assembly work with an existing flange or can include a standard closet flange configured to receive a flange bolt. The kits and assemblies include a flange bolt wherein the bolt head is configured so as to fit through an opening in a flange so that the bolt head contacts the lower surface of the flange and the end portion of the bolt stem extends upwardly; and a bolt locking knob, wherein the interior surface of the knob is configured so that when the end of the bolt stem is placed within the knob, it contacts the bolt stem in locking engagement and the knob can be hand tightened. The bolts size is coordinated with the size of the locking knobs to eliminate the use of tools on installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: AS IP Holdco, LLC
    Inventors: Robert M. Jensen, David Grover, James P. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20110162132
    Abstract: This invention involves a pressure flange for installing toilets in order to avoid damaging the floor in the room in which the bathroom fitting is to be installed, make for easy installation and removal, with no need for tools and using downward pressure to secure it, all without using special tools or equipment, thereby offering innovative, clean, safe, quick and easy installation. The pressure flange can be used on any make or model of toilet with holes for seating that meet standards for this type of bathroom fitting in markets in Mexico, the United States and Canada, since it comes in a standard size for a perfect connection both to the toilet and for insertion into the sewer line in the room (bathroom).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: GRUPO LAMOSA, S.A.B. DE C.V.
    Inventors: ESTEBAN OSUNA PEÑÚÑURI, CARLOS ACEVES ESQUINCA
  • Publication number: 20110131715
    Abstract: An improved method of installing a closet flange allows installation of plumbing fixtures with a reduced likelihood of leaks. The method involves telescopically fitting an inner or outer surface of a drainpipe to a surface of a cylindrical portion of a hub of a closet flange, where the hub has a base flange extending therefrom; and securing the base flange against the upper surface of a subfloor. A first layer of sealant is applied to an upper surface of the base flange; and a flooring membrane is secured to the upper surface of the base flange by the first layer of sealant. A second layer of sealant is applied to an upper surface of the flooring membrane; and the upper surface of the flooring membrane is clamped between the base flange and a clamping ring. The method may be performed using a two-part closet flange for connection to a drain pipe for a toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: Bill Culwell
  • Publication number: 20110035867
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventors: Eduardo Coronado, Jorge Sada
  • Publication number: 20100325786
    Abstract: In one aspect of the subject invention, a spacer is provided for supporting a closet flange above a sub-flooring, the closet flange having a pipe section and an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the pipe section. The spacer includes a disc-shaped body having spaced apart first and second faces, and spaced apart inner and outer edges extending between the first and second faces. The inner edge defines an opening extending through the body, the opening sized to permit passage therethrough of the pipe section of the closet flange but not the annular flange of the closet flange. The outer edge is generally smooth and arcuate. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a spacer is provided usable with a closet flange to provide elevation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: SET-RITE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Hughes
  • Patent number: 7805777
    Abstract: In one aspect of the subject invention, a spacer is provided for supporting a closet flange above a sub-flooring, the closet flange having a pipe section and an annular flange extending radially outwardly from the pipe section. The spacer includes a disc-shaped body having spaced apart first and second faces, and spaced apart inner and outer edges extending between the first and second faces. The inner edge defines an opening extending through the body, the opening sized to permit passage therethrough of the pipe section of the closet flange but not the annular flange of the closet flange. The outer edge is generally smooth and arcuate. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a spacer is provided usable with a closet flange to provide elevation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Set-Rite Products, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Hughes
  • Patent number: 7743435
    Abstract: A self adjusting toilet bolt assembly provides an anchor member for connecting a toilet bowl to a closet flange which allows use of downward 5/16? stud travel through a standard width dimension slotted opening in the closet flange incident making connection of a toilet bowl to the closet flange. This result is made possible by use of apertures in an anchor member body lower body portion extending between two lower body portion wall parts providing clearance for the stud to pass unobstructedly in the flange slotted opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Inventor: Raymond J. Serret
  • Publication number: 20100088811
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: COFLEX S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventors: Eduardo Coronado, Humberto Flores-Villarreal, Jorge Sada, Evodio Ortiz
  • Publication number: 20100037376
    Abstract: A system is provided herein which includes a closet flange insert and at least one spacer to be positioned between the closet flange insert and an installed closet flange. The closet flange insert includes a toilet connecting flange which extends radially outwardly from a through pipe. The through pipe is sized to be inserted into a pipe section of a closet flange. Each spacer includes spaced apart first and second faces, and spaced apart inner and outer edges extending between the first and second faces. The inner edge defines an opening extending through the body, the opening sized to permit passage therethrough of the through pipe of the closet flange insert but not the toilet connecting flange of the closet flange insert. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a system is provided which allows the closet flange insert to be mounted atop an installed closet flange, with one or more spacers therebetween, and with the closet flange insert being flush with surrounding finished flooring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: SET-RITE PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Hughes
  • Patent number: 7621002
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for controlling, draining, removing, and disposing of liquids and light solids. The present invention enables liquids and/or light solids to be drained centrally, such as underneath a toilet through the sewer pipe, without having to worry about sewerage gasses escaping into the location of the drain. In addition, individuals that may have problems using an ordinary shower and/or bath tub, such as the elderly, the handicapped, and/or disabled may utilize an embodiment of the present invention to simplify the bathing process by taking a shower while remaining in a wheel chair and/or by sitting on a toilet without having to get into a tub and/or shower whereby any liquids and/or light solids from the shower will be allowed to drain underneath the toilet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventors: Michael F. Helmstetter, Donald W Mosley
  • Patent number: 7584970
    Abstract: A one-piece water-closet gasket (21) comprises an outer gasket (39) for the stand (41) and an inner gasket (43) for sealing the outlet of the water-closet drain-duct (29) to the sewage inlet duct (37). The latter gasket comprises a tube (51) having a lower span (53) for plugging into the sewage inlet and is provided with means (55, 57) elastically bearing and sealing against the inner wall surface of the sewage duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: PEG S.A.
    Inventor: Gabriel Omar Ponce
  • Publication number: 20090179419
    Abstract: A nested bushing coupling for attaching a plumbing component to a conduit. The assembly includes at least one or more nested bushings having off-centered openings which may be situated at various orientations within a receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Charles E. Daffin
  • Patent number: 7350243
    Abstract: A closet flange includes a body having a lower body portion containing a bore and an upper body portion containing an inlet opening in fluid communication with the bore. Within the body is a knockout for closing off the bore. The knockout has a frangible connection with an interior wall of the body and one or more portions that extend radially outwardly into a portion of the inlet opening that has a larger diameter than the bore to permit the knockout to be broken out of the body while preventing the knockout from passing all the way through the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Oatey Co.
    Inventor: Terry L. Zahuranec
  • Publication number: 20070226884
    Abstract: A closet flange includes a body having a lower body portion containing a bore and an upper body portion containing an inlet opening in fluid communication with the bore. Within the body is a knockout for closing off the bore. The knockout has a frangible connection with an interior wall of the body and one or more portions that extend radially outwardly into a portion of the inlet opening that has a larger diameter than the bore to permit the knockout to be broken out of the body while preventing the knockout from passing all the way through the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Terry L. Zahuranec
  • Patent number: 7197777
    Abstract: A flexible, plastic collar for sealing the space between a water supply line or pipe and a wall aperture, the collar including an annular, generally conical surface, a convex front face, a concave rear face, a centered opening provided with a sleeve for receiving and sealing against the pipe, a tapered edge for sealing against the wall and an annular ridge for preventing over-deflection of the collar when pressed against the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Sioux Chief Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Ismert, Frank D. Julian
  • Patent number: 7188376
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Coflex S.A. de C.V.
    Inventors: Evodio Ortiz, Jorge Sada, Armado Trujillo, Eduardo Coronado
  • Patent number: 7055184
    Abstract: A closet flange is provided for coupling the base of a toilet to a drain pipe. A main generally cylindrical body portion is dimensioned for connection to the upper end of a drain pipe and has a through bore for communicating with the interior of the drain pipe. An attachment flange portion extends radially outward from an upper end of the cylindrical body portion and is configured for connecting to the base of a toilet. A knockout temporarily seals the through bore and is removable by breaking away a peripheral edge of the knockout. A retainer extends radially inward from an inner wall of the cylindrical portion below the knockout and is configured to prevent the knockout from falling down the through bore and into the drain pipe when broken away in order to prevent drain clogging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: IPS Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Humber
  • Patent number: 7013927
    Abstract: A protective sleeve system for use by plumbers during installation of riser pipes in buildings, surrounds a pipe and maintains a space around the pipe. A sleeve surrounds the pipe such that a space is defined between the pipe and the sleeve and a plurality of spacers disposed between the sleeve and the pipe, maintain the space between the pipe and the sleeve. The plurality of spacers are separate from the sleeve. An annular cover ring covers the annular space. In use, the protective sleeve system is installed prior to pouring the concrete floor. After pouring and setting of the concrete floor, the cover ring is removed, followed by the removal of the spacers. The sleeve is then cut to floor level and the pipe riser is cut down to a suitable level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Beaumont
  • Patent number: 6979027
    Abstract: A toilet carrier for supporting a wall-hung toilet can include a smooth pipe nipple that attaches a toilet to a waste pipe. A seal can be formed with the pipe nipple at the waste pipe end using a gasket compression seal, where a gasket is compressed between two opposing flanges encircling the pipe nipple, forcing a seal to be formed with the pipe nipple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Watts Regulator Co.
    Inventors: Roy Hetzler, Bushra Awad Ghaly
  • Patent number: 6928669
    Abstract: A closet carrier assembly has a carrier body assembly having at least one inlet for receiving waste and at least one outlet for communicating waste to a waste plumbing. The at least one inlet has internal threads and an outward facing surface substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the inlet. A tubular coupling is adapted to extend between the carrier body and the water closet. The tubular coupling has external threads thereon that threadingly engage the internal threads of the carrier body assembly and a flange member thereon that extends orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the tubular coupling and resides adjacent the outward facing surface of the carrier body assembly. A deformable seal is compressed between the outward facing surface of the carrier body assembly and the flange member of the tubular coupling to form a water tight seal between the carrier body assembly and the tubular coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Tyler Pipe Company
    Inventor: Craig R. Akin
  • Patent number: 6789275
    Abstract: A non-leaking flush toilet system that eliminates the need for using wax gaskets or rings on a toilet system. Such system having a substantially flat surface that is affixed to the base outlet opening of a flush toilet. The toilet system further includes an upper portion having inner and outer clearance surfaces, and an extension member that projects downwardly from the upper portion. Attached to the exterior surface of the extension member is a sealing boot. The sealing boot having a plurality of sealing lips that outwardly extend from the sealing boot's outer surface. In use, the outer clearance surface is received inside the floor flange, and the outer surface of the extension member having the sealing boot disposed thereon is sealingly received inside the soil pipe, thereby forming a seal between the base of the toilet and the floor flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventors: Michael W. Spells, Sr., Al Brandt, Jesse M. Spells, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6751812
    Abstract: A closet flange for installing a bathroom commode, comprising an integrally formed unit having an upper flange, a cylindrical section extending downwardly therefrom for connection to a waste water discharge conduit, and a through passageway extending through the unit, wherein the upper flange has a sufficient thickness or vertical dimension to lie in the same plane as the finish tile floor surface when the closet flange has been bolted in place to the base floor above which a tile supporting underlayment has been installed with the finish tile floor installed over the supporting underlayment. No washers or other shim materials are needed to bring the upper surface of the flange in accordance with this invention into planar alignment with or above the surface of the finish tile floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventor: Mark B. Malloy
  • Publication number: 20040034907
    Abstract: A closet flange for installing a bathroom commode, comprising an integrally formed unit having an upper flange, a cylindrical section extending downwardly therefrom for connection to a waste water discharge conduit, and a through passageway extending through the unit, wherein the upper flange has a sufficient thickness or vertical dimension to lie in the same plane as the finish tile floor surface when the closet flange has been bolted in place to the base floor above which a tile supporting underlayment has been installed with the finish tile floor installed over the supporting underlayment. No washers or other shim materials are needed to bring the upper surface of the flange in accordance with this invention into planar alignment with or above the surface of the finish tile floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Mark B. Malloy
  • Patent number: 6694537
    Abstract: An annular sealing ring for positioning between the toilet bowel and the surface of the floor. The annular sealing ring is positioned at any of the conventional locations and being shaped in any effective configuration. The annular sealing ring comprises unicellar polyethylene foam characterized by resilience and the ability to recover substantially its original shape and thickness after compression loading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony Telles
  • Patent number: 6644670
    Abstract: A gasket for sealing between a water closet and the floor or other supporting structure. In cross section it includes a flat seat for the base of the closet, an outer flange for sealing against the outer edge of the base and an inner sealing rib formed for hinge-like deflection by and toward the base as the latter is seated. The gasket is adapted to conform to various perimetrical shapes of bases, and may include an integral gasket and sealing section for annularly and sealingly engaging the drain joint of the water closet and the surface of the floor or other supporting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Peb S.A.
    Inventor: Miguel Esteban Etcheverry
  • Patent number: 6634034
    Abstract: An adjustable toilet flange assembly is disclosed for connecting a toilet with a waste pipe and to facilitate location of the flange on the upper surface of the floor even though the height of the floor surface above the waste pipe varies with different installations. The toilet flange assembly has an adapter pipe which is connected by a cemented joint with the waste pipe and has a hub with a female thread at its upper end. A flange member has a straight pipe section with an O-ring seal for making a telescopic connection inside the adapter member and having an annular flange on its upper end. A male thread on the pipe section adjacent the flange mates with the female thread of the adapter member and provides both height and angular adjustment of the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Rendell
  • Patent number: 6615413
    Abstract: A toilet mounting assembly for securely and easily mounting a toilet to a structure includes a sealing ring securable to a structure and having either integral threaded rods extending from a main body portion of the sealing ring or threaded rods easily and securely attached to the sealing ring using a tongue and groove. Alternately, the sealing ring may include threaded apertures for receiving specially structured bolts to secure the toilet to the sealing ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Inventors: Rodney C. Grant, Robbie Grant