Wall Type Patents (Class 4/600)
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Patent number: 11754218Abstract: An apparatus permitting VESA compliant devices to be mounted onto a flat surface, or placed onto a mobile, securable, and rotatable base plate is disclosed. The apparatus consists of a hollow stem with two (2) ends, one which can be affixed to a “VESA mounting plate”, with the opposing end affixed onto a flat surface directly flush, onto a base, or other mounting plate. The stem ends and accessory components are engineered to permit fast installation and support for multiple mounting options for on-surface or behind-the-surface mounting, as well as standalone mounting with theft-deterrent features, plus support for add-ons that permit easy lateral rotation of the assembly with cable management.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventors: Steven Wai-Tong Cheung, Sergio Portella DeAlbuquerque
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Patent number: 11564536Abstract: A bath kit configured to transition from a crate form to a bathroom form is provided. The bath kit includes a bathtub enclosure surrounded by a first sidewall sub-assembly, a second sidewall sub-assembly, a rear bracing sub-assembly, a drop ceiling sub-assembly, and a floor sub-assembly. The sub-assembly components form the three sides, a top, and a bottom of the bath kit in crate form. These components are also configured to form the walls, ceiling, and floor of the bathtub enclosure in the bathroom form. The method of assembling the bath kit and the method of transforming the bath kit from a crate form to a bathroom form are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: VBC TRACY LLCInventors: Patrick Louis Meagher, Darrin Griechen, Robert Stanford
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Patent number: 8640390Abstract: A decorative strip (10; 40; 60; 80; 100; 120; 150; 180; 230; 260; 290) for ceramic, natural stone or synthetic coverings or coatings, in particular for the formation of walk-in showers with a sloped floor, comprising a decorative strip profile (12; 42; 62; 82; 102; 122; 152; 182; 232; 262; 292) having a visible decorative surface (16; 50; 70; 92; 142; 164; 196; 236; 274; 302), characterized in that the decorative strip (10; 40; 60; 80; 100; 120; 150; 180; 230; 260; 290) has a holding profile (14; 44; 64; 84; 104; 124; 154; 184; 234; 264; 294) in which the decorative strip profile (12; 42; 62; 82; 102; 122; 152; 182; 232; 262; 292) is retained height-adjustably so as to vary the height of its visible decorative surface (16; 50; 70; 92; 142; 164; 196; 236; 274; 302).Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Schlueter-Systems KGInventor: Werner Schlueter
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Patent number: 8545461Abstract: An embodiment of an apparatus for extracting excess liquid in a human body spray system includes a spray booth defining a booth volume. The spray booth includes a base configured to support the human body and a column having walls extending vertically from the base and at least one vent opening disposed on a bottom half portion of the column on at least one of the walls. The walls form a hollow interior of the column. The apparatus for extracting excess liquid in a human body spray system further includes an extraction fan disposed within the hollow interior adjacent to a top half portion of the column and configured to create a low pressure volume within the hollow interior and draw air flow and at least some of the excess mist from the booth volume through the at least one vent opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Sunless, Inc.Inventors: Scott Thomason, Nicholas J Mastandrea
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Patent number: 8484771Abstract: A tub enclosure includes a back wall and a first side wall attached to the back wall. The first side wall and the back wall establish an interior of the tub enclosure. An interior side of the first side wall extends past an interior side of the back wall to establish an offset between the first side wall and the back wall. A caulk joint extends along the offset between the back wall and the first side wall. The caulk joint is obscured from vision when viewed in a direction toward the interior.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Masco Bath CorporationInventors: David J. Wilson, Evan Carpenter Crawford, Jeffrey A. DeBoer
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Patent number: 8132275Abstract: The present invention is a tub and shower enclosure formed from three pieces. A wet wall, back wall, and dry wall are each formed separately. Living hinges connects the wet wall to one end of the back wall and the dry wall to the opposing end of the back wall. The hinges allow the wet wall and dry wall to be folded into positions that are generally parallel to the back wall for shipping.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Aqua Glass CorporationInventors: David J. Wilson, Evan Carpenter Crawford, Jeffrey A. DeBoer
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Patent number: 8109044Abstract: An outdoor shower enclosure that may include a roof and a base frame having a plurality of metal structural members that are connected together to define a peripheral edge with a plurality of mounting plates. A plurality of substantially vertically extending support posts may be provided that extend between the mounting plates and the roof. In some cases, the support posts may be spaced apart approximately equidistant from each other along the peripheral edge. The shower enclosure may include a plurality of vinyl wall panels disposed between the posts. In some cases, a vinyl floor panel could be carried by the base frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Digger Specialties, Inc.Inventor: Loren R. Graber
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Patent number: 7979926Abstract: A collapsible outdoor shower enclosure that folds up nearly flat to a wall surface when not in use is herein disclosed. The shower enclosure is intended for use in outdoor locations where a general floor drain or similar means exists for removal of waste water. The enclosure comprises a right wall assembly and a left wall assembly that have hinged connections allowing for the shower enclosure to fold up against the wall surface. The wall surface would also be the one containing a shower head and shower controls as well. When in a retracted orientation, the enclosure protrudes approximately thirteen (13) inches from the stationary wall surface. During use, each of the wall assemblies fold out ninety degrees (90°) from the wall surface and include a right door and a left door that form an entrance side for a user to enter the shower enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Inventor: David A. Boegler
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Patent number: 7047576Abstract: The invention provides a variable angle connector profile for connecting a plurality of enclosure panels, the profile comprising: a first end segment having a first open channel sized for receiving a first enclosure panel; a flexible middle segment attached to the first end segment; and a second end segment attached to the middle segment and having a second open channel sized for receiving a second enclosure panel; the middle segment including a flexible plastic material and the end segments including at least a semi-rigid material, all three segments being co-extruded as a single integral linear unit and wherein each of the first and second end segments includes surfaces adapted to abut each other and to delimit the extent of movement of the end segments towards each other in a first sense of swivel from a linear alignment of 180° to a substantially perpendicular alignment of about 90°, while the segments are free to move in a second sense of swivel away from the surfaces to form a reflex angle therebetween,Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: MTD Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Aharon Tavivian
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Patent number: 7028349Abstract: A molded shower surround includes a base portion which receives wall portions and a corner portion therebetween. The corner portion includes an upper lock tab and a lower lock tab adjacent an outer edge. An upper lock slot and a lower lock slot are located adjacent the inner edge of each wall portions which engage the corner portion. Each side of the corner portion includes a corner flange arranged substantially perpendicular to a corner planar surface. The corner flange and the molded slots when combined with the upper lock tab and the lower lock tab which respectively engage the upper lock slot and the lower lock slot, provide a watertight interlocking arrangement between the corner portion and the wall portions. In one assembly method, the corner portion and a wall portion are locked into a sub-assembly then this sub-assembly is lifted and slide onto to a second wall which may already be mounted to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: American Shower & Bath CorporationInventors: Eugene A. Helmetsie, Harper F. Zarker, Jr., Tomasz Pracel
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Patent number: 6938868Abstract: A support arm apparatus and method for stabilizing an outward, distal portion of a thin, rigid panel attached at an inward, vertical edge opposite the outward, distal portion to a fixed vertical surface, comprising a support bar having externally threaded first and second ends and formed at an elbow angle nearer the first end; a first mounting assembly installed on the first end of the support bar for attaching the first end of the support bar to the thin panel at a first location thereon; and a second mounting assembly installed on the second end of the support bar for attaching the second end of the support bar to the fixed vertical surface at a second location thereon; wherein the externally threaded first and second ends of the support bar enable adjustment of the first and second mounting assemblies respectively along a longitudinal axis of each first and second end of the support bar to stabilize the outward, distal portion of the thin panel at a predetermined panel angle.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Inventor: Charles Pence
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Patent number: 6895714Abstract: A shower door system has a compression mounting system including a horizontal header and curb and upright jambs. The header and curb each include one or more rails mounted above and below the door via associated expansion assemblies. These assemblies have threaded shafts that engage one or more nuts mounted to the rails such that turning the shafts applies compressive forces against opposing end walls of a shower enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: John A. Teubert, Brian D. Cowell, Alice M. Jandrisits, Raul M. Paredes, Michael T. Seum
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Patent number: 6735793Abstract: A prefabricated block for use in the construction of water containment areas, such as showers, tubs, pools and the like is provided. This block is designed to facilitate rapid, consistent construction while maintaining maximum water containment. In preferred embodiments, this block has a sloped surface for water-shedding as well as a slot for receiving the pan or liner.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2002Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Inventor: Edward T. Peterson
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Patent number: 6701672Abstract: A by-pass shower door system has a compression mounting system including a horizontal header and curb and upright jambs. The header includes a header rail with parallel tracks for slidably mounting the door panels and a threaded header expansion assembly. The curb is mounted beneath the header and includes two curb rails and a threaded curb expansion assembly coupled to the curb rails. The compression assemblies have threaded shafts that engage nuts mounted to the rails such that adjusting the compression assemblies (by turning the shafts) applies a compressive force on opposing end walls of a shower enclosure to mount the header and curb. A cap overlapping the header rail conceals the header expansion assembly. A center guide, having parallel tracks for bottom ends of the door panels, conceals the curb expansion assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: John A. Teubert, Brian D. Cowell, Alice M. Jandrisits, Raul M. Paredes, Michael T. Seum
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Patent number: 6101642Abstract: An improved watertight bathtub insert having foldable members that are laminated and joined to form a safe portable and easily stored bathtub insert that can be chemically treated on the surface with an antibacterial formulation for the preservation of health. The enclosure is comprised of four upright sidewalls and a bottom platform, forming a watertight, rectangular cubicular space; having a watertight, doubly gasketed, entrance door and a drawbridge styled ramp. Each of the sidewalls is made preferably of a preformed and shaped fiberglass core, laminated between thin sheets of silicone rubber, and electronically bonded and sealed to form a unitized watertight enclosure that can be folded into a portable compact unit that is easily stored. The base platform is made preferably of rubber and has a cushioned bottom surface, that has frictional resistance and stability when the unit is inserted into a bathtub or shower stall.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Inventors: Constance L. Auten, Charla R. Couch
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Patent number: 5970536Abstract: A camp shower apparatus provides four segmented corner support rods mounted in a convergent manner between a base platform and a top platform. A fabric side wall enclosure may be draped around the support rods or may be placed inside of the support rods. Fastener eyes are arranged so as to maintain the fabric side wall in position and a front flap holds a zipper or other fastener for closure of the side wall. A shower water bag may be hung from the tip platform for washing oneself or a toilet may be placed within the enclosure for sanitary use.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Inventor: Silvio Suarez
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Patent number: 5365620Abstract: An outdoor shower apparatus having not only the well-known shower head but also a mixing valve for hot and cold water, in a kind of "bird house" appearance, and capabilities of being mounted for use that is selectively permanent or temporary.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1993Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Inventor: Robert P. MacLeod
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Patent number: 4871900Abstract: A hot air dryer suspended from the ceiling which may be raised or lowered from the ceiling to surround the user a blow dryer with a drying current of warm air utilizing a flexible skirt which forms a cylinder surrounding the user when lowered, the skirt having interior chambers with one or more interior slots allowing air to escape into the interior of the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1988Date of Patent: October 3, 1989Inventor: O'Neal Hickman
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Patent number: 4720876Abstract: In combination a shower stall structure for bathtubs or shower basins having a top and bottom comprising at least one opening extending from top to bottom defined by a multiplicity of stiles each stile extending in both a horizontal and vertical direction abutting an adjacent wall or stile, wherein at least one opening is closed by more than one closure member spanning across the at least one opening, having pivot mechanisms carried by both the multiplicity of stiles and the more than one closure member at the peripheral extremities thereof wherein the pivot mechanisms are adjustable in position along the respective peripheral edges of at least one of the multiplicity of stiles and the more than one closure member, allowing for dimensional variation of such as the at least one opening with respect to the dimensions of the corner in which the shower stall is installed.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1986Date of Patent: January 26, 1988Assignee: Fasco Products Division of Indal LimitedInventors: Vincent Tomei, Alfred MacLean, Michel Morand, John Faveri
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Patent number: 4569092Abstract: An enclosure, in particular for a bath or shower, comprises a frame formed of a plurality of sectional rails connected together and at least one door or wall element connected to the frame. The door or wall element includes a panel which is made up of two outer rails and an inner rail connected and sandwiched between the outer rails. At least one of the outer rails is made of transparent plastics material. Each rail has an outer exposed surface and a guide groove communicating with that surface and having a recess extending at least partly behind the outer surface. An elastic connecting strip is positioned within the groove and has a projecting portion extending into the recess for retaining the strip. The strip includes resilient engaging elements. A facing strip is engaged over the guide groove and has a projection projecting into engagement with the engaging elements of the connecting strip for holding the facing strip into the groove.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1983Date of Patent: February 11, 1986Inventor: Heinz G. Baus
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Patent number: 4471501Abstract: A two-piece shower stall formed as an integral unit and thereafter separated and reassembled after placing a gasket intermediate an upper and lower section formed by the separation. A securing belt is preferably formed integral with the one-piece unit at the area of intended separation and serves to reinforce the shower stall during separation and provide a means for releasably securing the upper section and lower section together. The gasket intermediate the upper section and lower section preferably extends into the interior of the shower stall to provide a watertight seal.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1982Date of Patent: September 18, 1984Assignee: Hytec, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Heymann
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Patent number: 4316295Abstract: A knocked-down kit for assembling a shower stall or bath tub enclosure comprises a base panel, dome panel and three side panels, the side panels being interlocked by a split clamping tube which resiliently clamps together outwardly extending flanges along the abutting vertical edges of the side panels, and the side panels being interlocked with the base panel by a resilient flange which snaps over an outwardly extending flange along the upper periphery of the base panel as the side panels are lowered onto the base panel. The interlock between the dome and side panels is symmetrically opposite to the base-side panel interlock.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1980Date of Patent: February 23, 1982Assignee: Trayco, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Whitney, Gerald Gower
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Patent number: 4286343Abstract: A partition-wall arrangement comprises a hollow post which is stationary mountable on that corner of a bath or shower tub which is diagonally opposed to a room corner in which the tub is installed. The hollow post is mounted by clamping it between the tub and the room ceiling. The hollow post contains one or a pair of winding shafts at which a pair of flexible partition-walls is wound up, which can be extracted against the effect of a return spring respectively through a vertical slit or a pair of slits into directions which form a right angle with one another and can be connected in the extracted positions at opposed room walls.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1980Date of Patent: September 1, 1981Inventor: Bruno Lampka