Prefabricated (e.g., Modular) Plumbing System Patents (Class 4/670)
  • Patent number: 11421416
    Abstract: Disclosed is a prefabricated module including, in one piece: a shower compartment, with a shower; a toilet compartment, with a toilet seat, the shower compartment and the toilet compartment being arranged longitudinally opposite one another; a kitchen compartment, which included a sink and a cooking appliance; a technical compartment, which included: a domestic water supply and a water heater, supplying domestic water to the shower and sink; an energy supply, supplying energy to the cooking appliance and the water heater; the kitchen compartment and the technical compartment being arranged between the shower compartment and the toilet compartment, which are transversely opposite one another, of the prefabricated module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: LITTOW ARCHITECTES
    Inventor: Pekka Littow
  • Patent number: 10844580
    Abstract: The faucet apparatus arranged inside a counter along a wall surface can be made thin in a height direction, and the counter can be made thin in the height direction. The faucet apparatus 1 includes a cold water supply pipe 6 supplying cold water, a hot water supply pipe 8 supplying hot water, a water temperature control function unit 10 capable of mixing hot water and cold water, and a flow path 14 extending from the water temperature control function unit. The flow path 14 forms a flow path crossing part 40, 240 crossing with at least any of at least the cold water supply pipe 6, the hot water supply pipe 8 or a downstream side flow path 220 on a downstream side of the outflow path while distinguishing respective inner flow paths from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: TOTO LTD.
    Inventors: Yukito Tsuruda, Kenji Kido, Taichi Kusano, Kazuki Kuroda, Risa Watanabe, Hideyuki Hasebe, Yoshikazu Komatani
  • Patent number: 10745894
    Abstract: An universal embedding system (1) for sanitary faucets and fittings comprising three macro groups, a first universal embedding macro group, a second macro group of functional components (1B) such as mixers and switch valves and a third macro group of aesthetic parts (1C), wherein the first macro group comprises six connecting plugs for inlets (3?) and outlets, which can freely be chosen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: FIR ITALIA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Nicola Colombo
  • Patent number: 9932725
    Abstract: The prefabricated plumbing connection for a sink is a pre-plumbed cabinet that is adapted for use with sinks. The prefabricated plumbing connection for a sink is a structure that provides pre-fitted piping that can be used in the installation of a sink. Specifically, the plumbing fittings of the sink are connected directly to the prefabricated plumbing connection for a sink and the house plumbing connections are also connected directly to the prefabricated plumbing connection for a sink. This reduces the number of connections required to install a sink and eliminates the need of the cutting and fitting of pipes. The prefabricated plumbing connection for a sink comprises an encasement, a drain pipe, a hot water feed, and a cold water feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: Francisco Figueira
  • Patent number: 9546473
    Abstract: A plumbing connection hub for connecting household plumbing to appliances or basins is provided. The hub includes a container formed by a continuous wall and at least one open side, a tubular drain outlet leading out of the container through an operatively lower portion of the wall and the outlet being connectable to the sewage system of a house, and a drain inlet leading into the container from an open side with the tube fixed to the wall, and with the inner ends of the inlet and outlet positioned to receive a s-trap between them. The hub further includes a water connection elbow pipe locator for locating a water connection elbow pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Pieter Albertus Reinecke
    Inventors: Louise Cronje, Johannes Cronje, Pieter Albertus Reinecke
  • Patent number: 8776355
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for fixing a faucet to a mounting (1), such as a worktop or a sinktop. A fixing collar (2) is fastened to the top surface of a mounting by turning from above one or more set screws (3) extending from the fixing collar (2) over a distance below a bottom surface of the worktop. Turning of the screw is used for raising a clamping claw (4), which is in engagement with the threading of said set screw and which is steered by means of a guide (5) extending downward from the fixing collar and used for disallowing a rotation of the clamping claw (4) along with the set screw (3). The bottom end of a faucet body (10) or its extension is fastened around the fixing collar (2) by expanding the fixing collar (2) by an actuation means, such as a screw (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Oy Graana Finland AB
    Inventors: Hannu Reiman, Raimo Kaukinen, Esko Savolainen
  • Publication number: 20140189949
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a domestic-water supply and withdrawal system for a washstand (8) with wall-mountable angle valves (16, 18) for cold and hot water and a washstand fitting (10) which is coupled in flow communication with the associated angle valves (16, 18) via pipe or tubing sections (12, 14). The present invention wants to indicate a domestic-water supply and withdrawal system for improving the possibility of taking samples. To this end it is suggested that a sampling valve (2) is arranged between the cold-water and/or hot-water angle valve (16, 18) and the washstand fitting (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Gebr. Kemper GmbH & Co. KG Metallwerke
    Inventors: Rainer Kelbassa, Ulrich Petzolt
  • Publication number: 20140123383
    Abstract: A modular monument assembly configured to be positioned in an aircraft that includes an enclosure that includes a first module and a second module, and a circulation system that is adapted to receive water from a water source. The circulation system includes a circulation line for circulating water, a water heater, a circulation pump, first and second faucets and first and second lines that are in fluid communication with the first and second faucets. The first faucet is positioned in the first module and the second faucet is positioned in the second module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: C&D Zodiac, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Detjen, Edward Reams, Christoph Goeschel
  • Publication number: 20140020173
    Abstract: A sectional modular system for making sanitary plumbing fixtures includes: one or more base components which are designed to be placed in a wall in a built-in position and to be put in fluid communication with one another and/or with a water distribution line; at least one removable component such as a mixer, associated in fluid communication with the base component and a support and centering structure for supporting two or more base components; advantageously, each base component includes a body divided into a first water chamber and at least four additional water chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: ARCHEDES S.R.L.
    Inventor: Franco Sargiani
  • Patent number: 8214940
    Abstract: One example embodiment includes a quick sink system. The quick sink system includes a sink. The sink includes a faucet, where the faucet includes a cold water input for receiving cold water and a hot water input for receiving hot water. The sink also includes a basin, where the basin is configured to retain water and a drain, where the drain is configured to remove water from the basin. The quick sink system also includes a first connector, where the first connector is configured to connect the cold water input to a cold water supply, and a second connector, where the second connector is configured to connect the hot water input to a hot water supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Jensen
  • Publication number: 20120042446
    Abstract: One example embodiment includes a quick sink system. The quick sink system includes a sink. The sink includes a faucet, where the faucet includes a cold water input for receiving cold water and a hot water input for receiving hot water. The sink also includes a basin, where the basin is configured to retain water and a drain, where the drain is configured to remove water from the basin. The quick sink system also includes a first connector, where the first connector is configured to connect the cold water input to a cold water supply, and a second connector, where the second connector is configured to connect the hot water input to a hot water supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Craig Jensen
  • Patent number: 7299511
    Abstract: Lavatory systems that include lavatory modules are provided. In one embodiment, each lavatory module includes a first wall, a second wall coupled to the first wall, a sink, and a urinal. The first wall of a first one of the lavatory modules is attached to the first wall of a second one of the lavatory modules and the first wall of a third one of the lavatory modules is attached to the first wall of a fourth one of the lavatory modules. The second walls are attached to each other. The lavatory modules include an amenities cabinet and a trash bin. The sinks and urinals may be coupled to a common plumbing system. The lavatory modules are manufactured separately and attached once loaded and placed into position on board a vehicle, such as an aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: William C. Quan
  • Patent number: 7175207
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element for efficiently connecting components and subassemblies with the most diverse configurations to wall, ceiling and floor surfaces of buildings or frames. The connecting element has two coupling halves (1a, 1b) that can be interconnected by jointing and can be fixed to components or subassemblies to be connected by fixing means. The coupling halves and the fixing means are proportioned to guarantee that the connected components or subassemblies maintain a predetermined mechanically stable state during the exertion of operational forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Frank Prochiner
  • Patent number: 6076204
    Abstract: A frame is provided having receptacles disposed thereon for receiving a variety of interchangeable bathing equipment panels which may be custom-installed on the frame to the needs and preferences of the unit's intended users. A conduit housing a water line, a control line, and an electrical line is mounted on the frame's outer surface. The conduit includes means for interfacing water, control, and electricity lines of the conduit with those of equipment panels requiring water, control, or electricity for operation. The frame may further have installed thereon a tub comprising rear, side, front, and door panels, the rear and side panels being mounted to receptacles at the tub region of said frame. In one embodiment, the tub includes a door that is pivotable between a first open position, a first closed position defining a full-sized bathtub, a second open position, and a second closed position defining a half-size bathtub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Abir Mullick
  • Patent number: 5652976
    Abstract: A prefabricated modular invalid bathroom unit for installation in a room which has a shower seat portion with a shower seat, a shower floor portion adjacent the shower seat portion for draining shower water, an upper shower wall portion detachably mounted on the shower seat portion which performs as a back-splash surround opposite the shower floor portion, and a commode portion for receiving a water closet which is joinable with the shower floor on the opposite side from the shower seat. The shower floor is provided with a door opening for wheelchair access. Water supply pipes and water drain pipes are carried by the shower unit and connected together between modular portions with conventional plumbing connectors, couplers and fittings. Each modular portion is sufficiently short in height to pass through a standard door opening for easy access into the invalid's home and respective rooms of the home.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventor: Clair L. Hopper
  • Patent number: 5459966
    Abstract: A prefabricated polymer bathroom wall apparatus has a unitary molded wall section formed of a waterproof polymer and having a gridwork of interconnected molded frame portions forming a plurality of hollow cells therebetween and having a plurality of edges with one or more insets in the edges. Some of the molded frame portions are formed with elongated passageways therein to form prefabricated pipes in the wall section opening at the wall insets. Coupling members are attached to the ends of the passageways within the wall section edge insets whereby a lightweight prefabricated wall section can be attached to a wall for coupling to a building's plumbing and to plumbing fixtures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Inventors: Miguel A. Suarez, Gilberto Avila
  • Patent number: 5418986
    Abstract: The attachment plate has a rectangular planar front wall (2) with two groups (3) each with three mounting sites (3a-3c). These groups are used for mounting sanitary fixtures such as for example isolating valves and the like. The two groups (3) have in each instance two mounting sites (3b, 3c) disposed on a straight line (A). Each group (3) has moreover at least one third mounting site (3a) at a distance (Y) one from the other which is different from the distances (X, Z) of the remaining mounting sites (3b, 3c). The mounting sites (3a-3c) are disposed in such a manner on the attachment (1) that all commonly used sanitary fixtures and the like can be mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Geberit AG
    Inventors: Clemens Warkus, Adolf Schweigert
  • Patent number: 5404599
    Abstract: The attachment plate has laterally several openings (4) which each extend along an edge (9) and around it. The openings (4) serve in each instance the purpose of inserting a rotary snap-in connector (15) which has a handle (17) and a head (16) formed on it. The head (16) is so shaped as to correspond to a dovetail groove (11) of a profile rod (10) and is snapped into it. A snapping lug (7) engages form-fittingly with a channel (12) of a contour of the rods (10). The rotary snap-in connectors (15) can be set in without tools, are latchable and permit an independent mounting of the attachment plate (1) on a supporting frame having profile rods (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Assignee: Geberit AG
    Inventors: Clemens Warkus, Thomas Vogel