Abstract: A complete pre-fabricated tile counter is described that is already tiled and grouted and ready for installation upon a cabinet or other substructure, with or without a back splash or side splash panel. Counter tops including built-in sinks, and counters and splash panels may be produced economically in any style, shape and tile selected by a homeowner or builder prior to installation at a site. The invention counters are designed to be installed easily by the average homeowner or builders, in a minimum of time and with little mess to be cleaned up.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an easily erected small cabin, in particular a toilet cabin, which is provided with a floor part (1), a ceiling part (2), a wall element (3) and corner posts (4) connecting together the wall elements, floor part and ceiling part, and wherein all the parts described hereinabove are manufactured from plastics.

Abstract: A modular patient room includes a plurality of wall panels having various configurations and one or more plumbing units. The wall panels and plumbing units are connectable to each other to form the patient room. Each plumbing unit includes a water conduit and a water-using device that is connected to the water conduit. In some embodiments, the modular patient room includes modular patient service equipment that couples to the wall panels.

Abstract: An improved backsplash for use with a pedestal, console, or wall basin sink wherein a pre-cut backsplash is inserted between the bowl of a sink and the wall. The backsplash made be made of any number of materials commonly known in the art, such as wood, plastic, porcelain, marble or granite. The backsplash may be finished in any number of colors, textures, or finishes to complement the sink, and may include a fanciful top edge, or integrated soap dish, cup or toothbrush holder, and mirror.

Abstract: A covering rosette (8) for the connection region of a sanitary wall-fitting (1) comprises an ornamental hood (8) which is capable of being attached to the mounting-wall, through the central passage opening (10) of which ornamental hood a sleeve (9) extends. The axial position of this sleeve (9) in relation to the ornamental hood (8) can be changed by the sleeve (9) being capable of being screw-coupled on the end of an S-shaped connecting piece (4) facing towards the fitting (1). The ornamental hood (8) is assembled from two halves (8a, 8b) which are only subsequently placed from the side around the S-shaped connecting piece (4) and the sleeve (9) when mounting of the wall-fitting (1) on the S-shaped connecting piece (4) has been concluded.

Abstract: A safety stand for safely holding a heavy slab of material is provided. The stand is configured so that a heavy slab can be safely leaned against it. Once the slab is leaned against the stand, the top edge of the slab is in a position such that a lifting clamp or similar device can be attached to the slab. With the stand in place, one person can safely prepare the slab for lifting.

Abstract: Utility modules used to form a utility distribution system, where the utility modules are disposed on a foundation with the construction of a building, and where the utility modules may be covered with panels. The utility modules include coupling elements at edge regions and at major surfaces thereof. When coupled together, the utility modules can form a utility distribution system which is used to distribute utility services throughout a building. The utility services can be provided by a utility service system, which preferably comprises a fuel cell.

Abstract: An off-the-floor water closet carrier is adapted to sit on flooring structure and has a waste conduit junction therein. The water closet carrier is rigidly constructed without primary reliance upon the waste conduit junction for such rigidity. The waste conduit junction is connected to receive waste from off-the-floor water closets and is also connected to pass such waste to a waste discharge conduit which is also connected to receive waste from one or more bath or shower or combination thereof. The waste discharge conduit is substantially entirely above the flooring structure upon which the water closet carrier is supported.

Abstract: A modular patient healthcare room interior assembly is provided for creating a room in an unfinished space of a building. The interior assembly includes a modular sidewall assembly which includes a plurality of pre-fabricated wall panel segments connected together. Each wall panel segment includes a finished interior wall surface. A divider wall separates the room into a bedroom and a bathroom. A pre-fabricated vanity unit is located in the bathroom. The vanity unit includes a vanity countertop, a vanity wash basin and a vanity perimeter wall. A prefabricated bathing unit is located in the bathroom. A pre-fabricated nurse's station is located in the bedroom.

Abstract: A system is provided for providing portable nail care in which a mobile nail care kiosk having running water and a station for providing the nail care is wheeled to a temporary position, such as by a gate of an airport terminal, to permit the on-the-spot provision of nail care services adjacent the gate. In one embodiment, the mobile kiosk is provided with its own self-contained water supply and waste disposal vessel, along with a heater for heating the water for a sink adjacent the nail care table for providing running water for use throughout the nail care process. By virtue of the mobility of the kiosk, nail care services can be provided at a convenient location to passengers or airport personnel whose flights have been delayed.

Abstract: The present invention includes an enclosure with a floor that include an upper side and a lower side opposing the upper side. The lower side contacts a surface and is reversibly attachable to the surface. The enclosure also includes a sidewall attached to the floor.

Abstract: A module structure toilet room (1) is disclosed. The toilet room is built from module parts (49-52) containing functional units in the form of a toilet bowl (8), a fecal tank (7), a heat exchanger (61), a water tank (13), etc. Each module has connection conduits with quick release couplings for interconnecting the functional units and means for direct mounting of the module parts on the bearing structure of the train wagon. The module parts also have fixed/releasable coupling means (78) for mounting the fitting elements in the form of wall coverings and the like.As the functional units may be built and tested before the final mounting in the train wagon (2), considerable savings may be obtained in the mounting time of the train wagon. Furthermore, the module structure enables the toilet room 1 to be used in several different types of train wagons (2). Furthermore, servicing may be accomplished easily as the functional units are built together and may easily be jointly replaced.

Abstract: A threshold assembly adapted to be mounted at the threshold of a conventional barrier free shower in order to reduce the amount of water from the shower contacting the floor of the bathroom. The threshold assembly includes cooperating catch and cap members extending longitudinally across the threshold of the shower. A locking device extends between the catch and cap members for facilitating retention of the cap member on the catch member.

Abstract: A convenient bathtub and shower seat, adapted for wall surface mounting within a bathtub with shower stall environment, includes a panel member which is pivotally connected to the shower stall wall for up and down pivotal movement between a vertical storage position and a horizontal use position with downward pivotal movement being limited by the bathtub rear and side walls. At least one hinge member affixed to the stall wall surface provides the connection for panel member pivotal movement and removal of panel member for cleaning and disinfecting.

Abstract: An arrangement for a sanitary floor in bathrooms, laundries or the like where the floor comprises at least one fall inclined toward at least one floor drain. The upper layer of the floor comprises at least two separate, adjacent, rectangularly formed block elements. At least one of the block elements includes the floor drain. Each block element has a lower surface which is parallel with a bedding that supports the block elements. Each block element also has an upper surface which inclines or is inclined a predetermined angle towards the floor drain.

Abstract: A bathtub shower accessory comprising a number of shield units, each securable to the tub and shower stall sidewalls in a manner to prevent water from exiting the shower area past the end edges of the shower curtain. The shield units are stackable one on top of the other for the desired height attainment and can include tray compartments on the interior facing side for holding soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, etc., or a towel rack holder.

Abstract: The framework has at least one vertical support column (3), into which a telescopically height-adjustable foot (4) connected to the support column (3) is inserted. An approximate presetting and subsequently a fine height adjustment are possible by means of a height-adjustable adjusting member (15), which is self-supporting at the foot (4).

Abstract: A removable threshold (18) wherein a first sidewall (20) and a second sidewall (22) are joined to a top section (48). The first sidewall (20) has a lower lateral edge (26) and terminal portions (28 and 30) that form radiused corners (68 and 70). The second sidewall (22) has a lower lateral edge (34) and terminal portions (36 and 38) that form radiused corners (76 and 78). Top section (48) has ends (54 and 56) that define radiused edges (84 and 86). Edges (84 and 86) are flush with the edges of terminal portions (28, 30, 36 and 38) and a gasket (62) is secured continuously to threshold (18) along lower lateral edges (26 and 34), terminal portions (28, 30, 36 and 38) and edges (84 and 86) to provide a seal between threshold (18) and a fixture (10).

Abstract: A prefabricated, custom-built shower pan with a drain hole for use in a shower stall is provided. The shower pan comprises: (a) an acrylic-based solid surface upper layer; (b) a polystyrene foam layer; and (c) a planar base layer with raised edges, the base layer being durable, rigid and relatively lightweight. The polystyrene foam layer is framed by the base layer and covered by the acrylic-based solid surface upper layer. Also provided is a shower pan comprising: (a) an acrylic-based solid surface upper layer; (b) a base layer comprising a planar base with raised edges, and a system of stringers; and (c) a waterdam. The stringers are substantially straight, horizontal wooden supports which collectively incline toward the drain hole. They are relatively evenly distributed within and adhered to the rectangular-shaped base. Each stringer has an incline on its upper surface, and one end abutting one edge of the base.

Abstract: Apparatus for the fixation and support of the rims of bath and shower tubs relative to a wall of a construction in a manner decoupled from structure-borne noise. The apparatus includes a fixing element secured to the wall and has a support surface for a rim of a tub. A fixing screw is screwed into the fixing element and a first insulating material is arranged between the wall and the tub rim. A second insulating material is arranged between the support surface and the tub rim while a third insulating material is secured to an end of the fixing screw and contacts against the inner side of the tub rim.

Abstract: A support system for bath or shower tubs which are preferably provided with a rim, in particular a preferably extending rim has at least one upper horizontal strut (10, 12, 14, 16) to which at least one vertical strut (20-30) is secured, with an element for vertical adjustment being provided at the vertical strut. Insulating elements are provided for the decoupling of structure-borne noise and vibrations.

Abstract: A prefabricated bathroom module for receiving a wheeled assembly such as a wheelchair, a walker, a piece of wheeled cleaning equipment, or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the bathroom module includes two floor surfaces, a first one of which is adapted to receive liquids thereon. The first floor surface that receives the liquids is inclined toward the second floor surface so the liquid is directed toward this second floor surface. A drainage trough is positioned between the first and second floor surfaces for collecting the liquid from the first floor surface and for preventing liquid from moving between the two floor surfaces. The trough contains an aperture and drain for removing liquid collected in the trough. The bathroom module includes at least one bathroom fixture, such as a shower, which may be connected to existing plumbing in the structure in which the module is installed.

Abstract: A prefabricated tub/shower enclosure, and a method for retrofitting a bathroom with same are disclosed. The enclosure consists of a molded shell having three walls, a tub portion, a ceiling and integral plumbing. In use, a portion of the tub/shower enclosure is cantilevered beyond the exterior wall of the house, allowing a larger-sized tub/shower enclosure to be incorporated into the bathroom than would otherwise be possible. The tub/shower enclosure is installed through an opening formed in an exterior wall of the house between interior framing members defining the bathroom.

Abstract: A smaller building module is comprised of two parallel frames and a water closet carrier disposed between the frames and adapted to support an off-the-floor water closet on each side of the parallel frames upon each of which a wall may be constructed. Waste conduit means, hot and cold water conduits and electrical lines extending, between the parallel frames provide ready access for connection to plumbing and electrical fixtures. Additionally, gas conduits, dryer vent conduits or other utility conduits or lines may be provided. Such building module is advantageously included in a larger building module comprised of two toilets, and one or more bath, shower, lavatory or other plumbing fixtures. Either of such building modules may be conveniently constructed in a shop and then transported and set in place on a flooring structure.

Abstract: A panel joining mechanism (1) has a post (10) composed of a flat rear wall (11) adapted to be positioned in confronting relation to an attachment (40) for being securely joined to the attachment (40), and a pair of side walls (12) extending from respective opposite ends of the flat rear wall (11) away from the attachment (40), the side walls (12) having respective ends bent inwardly into a pair of respective bent portions (13) with an opening defined therebetween, a panel joiner (20) having a substantially inverted .OMEGA.-shaped cross section and disposed between the bent portions (13), at least a pair of panels (30L, 30R) having respective elastic portions (34L, 34R) on respective marginal side edges thereof. The panel joiner is detachably fitted in the post (10) through the opening, and the panels (30L, 30R) are joined to the panel joiner (20) with corresponding ones of the elastic portions (34L, 34R) detachably fitted in the panel joiner (20).

Abstract: A shoe for a toilet compartment stile comprising a single piece of metal having two sides and three ends folded into a rectangular shape with two of the ends overlapping each other and defining a stile space, with the shoe being flexible for moving the overlapping ends apart sufficiently to pass a stile therethrough and position the shoe around the stile, the sides having first and second inwardly turned pairs of flanges with the inner edges of the first pair of flanges spaced apart a first distance and with the inner edges of the second pair of flanges spaced apart a second different distance, and with the overlapping ends having aligned openings for receiving a fastener for joining the overlapping ends together.

Abstract: A modular fitting room for retail store use. The fitting room provides side and front panels to define an interior space. A door panel is provided with laterally extending formations which cooperates with studs to prevent viewing of the interior space from outside of that space. Studs for mounting the door panel and for facilitating the assembly of the fitting room are also described.

Abstract: A modular partition system which may be used in a cubicle construction for a washroom, change room or shower facility, and which incorporates one or more divider panels suspended in an upright configuration between a pilaster having in its rearward surface a vertical slot and an adjacent surface or wall to form a dividing partition. To conceal the cut edge of the divider panel and provide the partition with a finished appearance, an elongated channel member having front and rear sides with an elongate opening through the rear side is attached to the pilaster. The channel member is secured to the pilaster with its front side in the slot and the cut edge of the panel secured within the channel member opening. The modular construction of the system permits simplified on-side customization and modification for installation in multiple configurations.

Abstract: A self-leveling underlayment for a tile countertop is disclosed. Roofing felt covers the deck, and a flashing strip is fitted along the seam where the deck meets walls. Metal lath is laid over the felt, and rebar is laid along edges of the deck. Backsplash tile is supported by lengths of backer board along walls adjacent the deck. A self-leveling, water-based, cementitious underlayment mix, once set-up, supports the tile.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant self-supported frame of a pre-formed shape, to which a mortar substrate and ceramic tile is applied, in order to produce corner seats and trays. The base unit (1) connects to vertical surfaces by fasteners through mounting holes (3). A mortar support flange (5) provides shape of bonding surfaces for ceramic tile as well as support for the applied substrate (6b). The substrate (6b) is reinforced by mortar penetration holes (4), allowing monolithic connection of all substrate materials (6). A drain hole (2) allows for the elimination of moisture from the base unit (1).

Abstract: A plaster-protective cover for bathroom fittings is mounted recessed in the wall, the cover being fixed to the buried part of the fitting and having an outwards-facing dome-shaped cap designed to protect the fitting parts inside it. The hole in the wall for the fitting is sealed by a collar-like sealing element which produces a watertight seal and which has, at the wall end, an annular flange which rests against the wall. The flange is embedded in a layer of sealing material applied following installation of the buried part of the fitting as the bed layer for subsequently laid tiling, and the flange thus seals off the edge of the hole pierced in the wall for the buried part of the fitting.

Abstract: A height varying apparatus is disclosed wherein a pair of partially threaded members are utilized. The first member is adapted to be screwed horizontally into an existing interiorly located wall mount, and the second member is adapted to be attached perpendicularly to the first. This second member has an aperture or a bore to receive the existing mounting posts that are attached to the basin or other object whose height it is desired to change. Thus, a sink that was attached to the wall mount can be raised with a minimum of intrusion into the wall saving time and money for the contractor or maintenance person required to do the job.

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.

Abstract: A booth for toilets and others is characterized by curving outward a whole or a part of a door or a perimetric wall, so that an interior space is widened, thereby to lessen an oppressive or tight feelings. Further, the widened space can be effectively utilized and an exterior appearance thereof is improved. A partition and a front plate panel are connected by means of an aluminum frame having a projecting core extending in a vertical direction into an interior wall face of an inserting opening. The front plate panel is line-contacted to the projecting core, so that a slight rotation may be effectuated, and the panel may be installed to a differently shaped wall.

Abstract: A cabin comprising a base structure, a wall structure and a roof structure, wherein the wall structure comprises two opposed side wall members which define two opposite side walls of the cabin and which each provide a pair of corners and a pair of return walls which define a part of front and rear walls of the cabin, the space between the rear return walls being closed by a rear wall member and the space between the front return walls being closable by a door.

Abstract: A building extension including a preformed shell/module in the shape of the desired extension and which is connectable to an external wall having an external surface which harmonizes or aesthetically contrasts with the existing design of the building. The external wall may be in the shape of a bay window and the shell/module may be located at least partially within the bay of the bay window.

Abstract: A shower liner for use with ceramic tile consisting of a shell for polymer plastic body having a substantially flat bottom and a peripheral sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom.

Abstract: A wall insert to be affixed within an opening in a vertical wall providing a finished recess for accommodating washer and dryer appliance fittings within the wall dimensions permitting the appliances to be mounted close to the wall. The insert is preferably of a molded synthetic plastic configuration, includes mounting flanges and lips, and an appliance fitting support.

Abstract: A vacuum formed plastic bathtub and shower surround including a cabinet comprising a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls having a sliding door guide channel in the interior surfaces of at least said top and bottom walls.

Abstract: A molded angle panel and method is disclosed. The preferred angle panel has two improved grooves for receiving tongues when being mounted to adjacent sidewalls when assembling a shower stall. These grooves allow the angle panel to be compression molded. The grooves are comprised of a groove surface located substantially adjacent the angle panel's face which is positioned such that its plane intersects the plane of a bearing surface. The planes of the groove surfaces are substantially parallel. The parallelism of the groove surfaces allows the mold halves to be separated upon the completion of the molding process. The third surface is an intermediate surface and is between the groove surface and the bearing surface. An alternative embodiment of the invention has two improved tongues for allowing the molding of the angle panel.

Abstract: A one piece shower stall is disclosed. The shower stall includes a generally horizontal base portion and a side wall portion that is unitarily interconnected to and extends upwardly from the base portion. The side wall portion terminates in an upper ledge having a generally horizontal upper surface that is sufficiently wide to support at least one of an outer wall covering and a shower door mechanism. A raised rim portion is unitarily interconnected to and surrounds the ledge. The rim portion includes a generally vertical surface for engaging at least one of an outer wall covering and a shower door mechanism and a continuous, generally horizontal surface that extends outwardly from the vertical surface to a periphery of the shower stall for supporting an inner wall covering.

Abstract: A metal construction blocking for wood frame wall stud construction comprising an elongated metal piece having a pair of parallel marginally folded edges having sufficient strength to prevent the blocking from bending, and a longitudinally corrugated body sufficiently thick to allow metal self-tapping screws to pass through the body so that when the blocking is put in place on the wall studs, the blocking holds a fixture with the screws fastening to unsupported portions of the blocking between adjacent wall studs.

Abstract: A sick room preferably in a private home is furnished with nursing equipment in a compact manner. In a room having a 6-mat area corresponding to about 270 cm by 360 cm, a bed apparatus is arranged along a first wall of this room, while a washstand, a washtub and a container box are arranged along a second wall which is adjacent to the first wall. The bed apparatus comprises a lift for carrying an invalid between portions above and on one side of the bed body. A bathtub is stored in a space under the bed body to be drawn out, when needed, into a position along the one side of the bed body. A chamber pot is stored in a space under the washstand. A walking frame is stored in the container box.

Abstract: A manufactured building structure which can be transported via road travel. The structure includes a pool, spa, or the like which can be shifted between a travel position inside the structure to a lowered operative position when the structure reaches its destination.

Abstract: The mounting frame has for attachment of sanitary fixtures two attachment plates (7) provided with holes (9) arranged in a predetermined pattern. Base nuts (11) with threaded bolts (10) are inserted detachably into the holes (9). To attach a sanitary fixture to the threaded bolts (10), a suitable pair of holes is chosen. A vertically adjustable flush pipe (2) can be fixed in position at the desired height by stop cams (5), which are also arranged in a predetermined one-dimensional pattern. A vertically adjustable discharge elbow (12) is also mounted on the frame (20).

Abstract: An improved bathtub, having a wall form and an adjoining base form, both of which are an integral part and made from the same material as the bathtub. The wall form extends lengthwise the full extent of the upper back bathtub planar surface and at right angles along the end planar surfaces, then at right angles down both ends of the bathtub front wall to the floor level, where, at right angles, the base form is joined at each end of the bathtub. The bathtub wall form provides the following: a secure means of attaching the bathtub to the structural wall members, an improved tapering wall or flange that eliminates the bulge where drywall and the upper flange of the bathtub meet, a means of holding the drywall edge away from the planar surface of the bathtub, and a wall tile groove. The base form provides a unique method of sliding the floor covering up and into the lower portion of the front bathtub wall, thus eliminating the normal cut or abutted joint found at the base of the bathtub front wall.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and a test area to prevent tampering in the collection of specimens for substance abuse testing from a subject utilizing a specimen collection container. More particularly, the present invention prevents the substitution of the subject by another person and prevents the subject from introducing a previously obtained and concealed false specimen while minimizing intrusion on the subject's privacy.

Abstract: Walls of the prefabricated compact service core structure are higher than the total height of the floor, wall and ceiling structure of an ordinary one-storey residental building, but lower than the total height of a two-storey building of any kind. The height of the walls is large enough to e.g. accommodate the serviced fixtures of complete main floor bathroom, kitchen, and possibly laundry and utility rooms, as well as lower parts of the same rooms of the second storey of a two-storey structure. On the other hand, the height is small enough to make the prefabricated compact service core structure possible to ship on standard low trailers anywhere in the world.

Abstract: Panels which are assembled to form a stall shower are prefabricated. Each panel has a facing of tile adhered to a plywood backing. On the rear of the backings are elongated vertical ribs. The lower edges of the ribs are notched to interfit with a shower base. The upper edges are notched to interfit with a shower ceiling. The outer edges of the ribs are either attached to studding or are covered with wallboard. The panels comprise four corners, a back, two sides and two door jambs. In addition to the shower base and ceiling, additional members include a shower door curb and a header.

Abstract: A handicap-accessible restroom including shower, sink and commode portions. The shower portion contains a shower head connected to a hose which is of sufficient length to extend to all areas within the restroom, for simplified cleaning. The restroom floor is tapered downward toward drain holes to further simpify cleaning and expedite drying.