Abstract: The present invention relates to fabricated metal toilet stall panels comprising opposed panel sheets, each having flanged edges which cooperate to define an essentially hollow core. The panels at the flanged edges include an inwardly directed sealing flange in abutting opposed relation with the like sealing flange of the opposed panel sheet. The metal panels are at least primarily secured to each other by an adhesive seal between the sealing flanges. The method of the present application comprises forming of the metal panels, including the flanged edges with the inwardly directed sealing flange, placing opposed panels in abutting contact such that the sealing flanges generally engage, applying an adhesive between the sealing flanges, and maintaining the particular relationship of the panel sheets until the adhesive has cured to an extend sufficient to maintain the engagement of the panels.

Abstract: A method of installation, in sealed relationship against at least one vertical wall, a bathing vessel of the type having a sump to contain water therein and a water drain outlet, the bathing vessel including a horizontal rim extending away from the sump and a horizontal rim extending away from the sump and a depending skirt formed around the horizontal rim, positioned relative to a sealing strip assembly, is disclosed.

Abstract: A waste water plumbing apparatus connecting waste water depositing receptacles between the different stories of a building. The waste water plumbing apparatus comprises principally a vent pipe and a waste pipe. Connected to the vent pipe is a waste depositing receptacle. A similar waste depositing recptacle being connected to the waste pipe. These waste depositing receptacles are located in different locations. The vent pipe and the waste pipe are located in extemely close proximity to one another and may actually be physically connected together entirely along their longitudinal length. Both the vent pipe and waste pipe are connected at their lowest level to a discharge sewer line. The highest level of the vent pipe is open and extends through the roof of the building structure within which it is mounted. The waste pipe is connected to the vent pipe in the area of the roof.

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing the joints defined by three intersecting structural surfaces such as the top surface of a tub and two adjoining walls includes three generally L-shaped sealing strips and a corner piece for covering the corner where the joints meet and the end portions of the three sealing strips. The sealing strips and corner piece are held in place against the structural surfaces with a suitable adhesive and have flexible lips along their edges which press against the underlying surfaces adjacent the joints to be sealed. The corner piece has three connected walls, each one generally parallel to one of the three structural surfaces which define the joints to be sealed. Two lands project rearwardly from the corner piece, each land projecting toward a respective one of the structural surfaces. Each land defines the minimum distance between the end of one of the sealing strips and the corner, and between them the lands define a space for receiving the third sealing strip.

Abstract: An improved decorative molding system for covering the joint formed between a countertop surface and an adjacent wall surface. The system includes a molding strip for covering the joint, the molding strip having an L-shape formed by a pair of integrally joined legs. The legs have respective outside surfaces together forming a gradually curved, generally concave front face of the strip and respective inside surfaces which are generally planar and substantially perpendicular. The legs have bifurcated inner portions together forming outside and inside walls. The outside and inside walls are relatively gradually and sharply curved, respectively, and merge together at their outer ends to define therebetween a hollow cavity which is generally triangular in cross-sectional shape. Each leg has a flared outer edge portion which angles inwardly with respect to the planar extent of the inside surface of the leg.

Abstract: For use with a building interior recess construction, such as, a stud pocket, a bathtub and alcove construction wherein there is provided a bathtub, and a back panel and a pair of side panels comprising a surround for said bathtub. First clip members are provided for fixedly engaging the bathtub to adjacent portions of the recess construction; and with there being second clip members also engaging said bathtub for cooperating with retainer elements carried on the back panel to assure of appropriate disposition of the developed surround with respect to the bathtub. The back panel contains at opposite ends forwardly directed, relatively shallow corner portions, each of which is provided with a vertically extending groove. Each side panel along one edge portion is provided with a tongue-like flange dimensioned for reliable and snug reception with the adjacent groove of the back panel.

Abstract: A bathtub wall surround kit is disclosed. The kit includes a plurality of panels adapted to be secured to the walls of a bathtub opening with each of the panels having a vertical edge adapted to be disposed in overlapping relation to a corresponding vertical edge of the next adjacent of the panels. It also includes a plurality of vertical seals for joining the corresponding vertical edges of the overlapping panels in substantially watertight fashion where each of the vertical seals includes a panel-receiving channel formed by a pair of spaced apart walls joined by a channel-defining bottom wall along with a seal adapted to cooperate with the overlapping panels.

Abstract: An intake facility and method for use with the emergency room of a hospital for processing the victims of a chemical disaster who may have suffered chemical contamination. Separate rooms are provided for surface removal of contamination in a way which permits the victims to be monitored before being moved into a triage room for evaluation and then into the emergency room. Separate provision is made to handle trauma victims. Arrangements and procedures are provided to prevent access to the emergency room of those persons carrying contamination which could "dirty" the emergency room.

Abstract: A prefabricated countertop having an exposed exterior formed from tile which is uniquely constructed to withstand the rigors of remote mass assembly fabrication, transport and display at a retail establishment, and purchase as an integral unit for installation at a remote premises. An underlying frame, formed from angle iron preferably, supports a bottom wall formed from lath upon which cementicious material is provided and adhesive applied on surfaces to be exposed allowing tile to be placed thereon for finished work. A sink basin may be placed through an opening provided in the countertop.

Abstract: A method for providing a finished joint at a corner formed between two surface members, wherein the corner includes a substantially straight portion in continuity with a curvilinear portion, comprises the steps of providing an elongate molding, applying a bonding agent to the back surface of the molding and inserting the molding into the straight portion of the corner. A gauge is provided having a contoured edge which is similar in shape to the cross-sectional shape of the face surface of the molding. A bead of caulk is applied to the curvilinear portion of the corner and is manually shaped with the gauge such that the bead of caulking and the face surface of the molding form a substantially continuous joint around the corner between the two surface members. The molding comprises an elongate strip having a face side and a back side with a rib extending from the back side. A pair of stabilizing members extend from opposite sides of the distal end of the rib.

Abstract: A sealing system for sealing the junction between a horizontal surface such as the top surface of a bathtub, counter top or sink and two adjacent walls is disclosed. The sealing system seals the junction of the walls and a horizontal surface which are substantially mutually perpendicular and define two longitudinal joints, one vertical joint and a corner at the intersection of the joints. The system comprises two generally L-shaped sealing strips each with a pair of legs extending lengthwise parallel to one of the joints and each stopping a predetermined distance short of the corner. A corner piece has faces adjacent the horizontal surface and each of the walls, the faces being shorter than the predetermined distance. Two generally L-shaped flanges extend lengthwise beyond the ends of the faces, each of the flanges overlapping with the one of the L-shaped sealing strips. The overlap accommodates some variation from ideal in the length of the sealing strips.

Abstract: A joint for a plastic bathtub includes a tub support member that has two channels. The first receives a flange of the bathtub. The support member has its second channel receiving fasteners which affix the support member to a wall. A trim molding is then snap fitted over the second channel to conceal the fasteners and to provide for an aesthetically appealing joint appearance. End caps have fingers which are received in the second channel and are caulked in place to conceal the open end of the joint.

Abstract: A bathtub wall surround kit and seals therefor. The kit includes a pair of end panels and a pair of side panels all of approximately uniform dimension for compact nesting during shipment and the side panels are adapted to be horizontally disposed with the upper panel in overlying relation to the lower panel. The kit also includes a pair of vertical seals for joining the confronting edges of the end panels and the side panels in substantially watertight fashion and a plurality of base seals for joining the bottom edges of the end panels and the lower one of the side panels to a rim of a bathtub in substantially watertight fashion. The kit further includes a pair of corner seals for joining a portion of the confronting edges of the end panels and the lower side panel in substantially watertight fashion and the corner seals are also adapted to join a portion of the bottom edges of the end panels and the lower side panel adjacent the confronting edges to the rim of the bathtub in substantially watertight fashion.

Abstract: The invention concerns, for combination with a corner defined by an upright wall, and a generally horizontal surface as defined by a bath tub or the like, and cured mastic applied to said corner, the following:(a) a longitudinally elongated, plastic strip, which is generally crescent shaped in cross section, the strip having terminal edges defined by laterally spaced lips adapted to be supported adjacent the wall and the surface so that the strip confines the mastic in the corner in strip installed position,(b) the mastic in cured state being incompletely rigid,(c) and barb structure integral with the strip and projecting therefrom into the mastic, which in cured state anchors the barb means to retain the strip in said installed position.

Abstract: A shower stall is vacuum formed with excess height and with two horizontal raised bands. Horizontal cuts are made at the lower boundary of the bands and the cut sections are treated so that each lower section may be overlapped behind the band location of the upper section in the reassembled stall. When other techniques than vacuum forming are used, the sections similar in shape to the cut and and treated sections above may be separately made for reassembly in the same manner.

Abstract: A sectional modular shower cabinet is disclosed wherein a plurality of sections is held together by joining strips adhering to the rear faces of the sections. A waterproof sealant overlies the junctions between the sections of the shower cabinet. The installation of a sectional shower cabinet is also disclosed. The shower cabinet is assembled in the alcove at the final installation site. Adhesives are applied to the joining strips. The strips are temporarily clamped to the sections from the front of the cabinet while the adhesive sets.An apparatus for making a sectional modular shower cabinet is disclosed wherein at least one saw is aligned perpendicular to the axis of rotation of a jig for rotating a modular shower cabinet.

Abstract: A shower pan which forms a base of a shower stall has a one piece drain surface and is capable of being built in various sloping configurations. The shower pan is constructed of a top drain panel supported by graduated shims and perimeter strips which are in turn mounted on a planar foundation. Perimeter strips and graduated shims are secured to the foundation, concentrically spaced apart surrounding a variably located drain opening. The top drain panel is cut to the same contour and size as the foundation and has a rear member, side members, and threshold members to provide lateral water barriers. Kerfed break lines in the top drain panel permit the panel to bend to form a basin like drain surface. The kerfed relief lines are in the form of at least two concentric, straight lined, polygonal cuts which are substantially identical in shape and have their corresponding vertices connected by radial relief lines.

Abstract: A water tight decorative molding comprising two elongate side strips joined by an outward facing intermediate elongate strip for sealing and protecting a joint formed by the intersection of two surfaces. A plurality of perforations extend from the outward facing intermediate strip into a cavity between the two elongate side strips, increasing the surface area to which caulking may bond. After a bead of caulking is applied to the intersection of the two surfaces, the molding is laid over the caulking and is then firmly pressed down along its entire length. By firmly pressing the molding to snugly fit between the surfaces, the caulking material fills the cavity between elongate side strips and the perforations, providing a water tight seal.

Abstract: A modular, pre-plumbed shower unit is of self-contained nature facilitating rapid shower installation, and includes a plumbing tree including conduits interconnecting a shower head fixture, a tub spout, and control valve for controlling hot and cold water flow to the shower head or tub spout. Resilient pinch mounting brackets secure the plumbing tree to an exterior wall surface. Water supply connections to the control valve are made outside of the wall through an opening therein. A pre-molded shell is secured to the plumbing tree to surround and conceal the plumbing tree in overlying relationship to the wall while concealing also the wall opening. The shower head fixture, tub spout and a handle for the control valve are connected by openings in the shell.

Abstract: A two piece molded fiberglass shower unit includes a square base having a vertical peripheral ridge extending along three sides of the base and a single piece shower wall section. The wall section includes a continuous groove for receiving the ridge. The ridge fits tightly into the receiving groove, preventing leakage of water through the junction between the base and the wall section and rigidly attaching the wall section to the base.

Abstract: Both a tub surround kit and a method for installing a tub surround are disclosed. The kit comprises four wall panels for covering the back and two side walls surrounding a tub, and two corner panels for covering the joints between the back wall and the two side walls surrounding the tub. The two corner panels each include a pair of orthogonally disposed flanges which terminate in flared, flexible lips for overlapping adjunct edges of the four panels, thereby joining the four wall panels together. The back faces of the flanges of each of the corner panels are adhered or otherwise affixed to the wall corners so that the flared, flexible lip or each of the flanges is yieldably deformed around the edge of the adjacent panel in overlapping relationship.

Abstract: A hand washing and drying apparatus having automatic means for providing hand washing material and hand drying air. The hand washing and drying operation is effected within a space defined by a bowl. The bowl may be recessed within the apparatus to facilitate an efficient use of warm water and warm air during the hand washing and drying operation. The hand drying air outlet may be mounted to the bowl for delivering the hand drying air directly thereinto. Similarly, a means for delivering hand washing material in the form of water may be mounted directly to the bowl. The automatic controls may include manually operable portions adapted to be manipulated by the user without substantially removing his hands from the bowl space. A soap dispenser may be mounted in the device adjacent the bowl space. The bowl may be provided with an upper arm extending at a forward angle for facilitated hand washing and drying.

Abstract: A protective wall paneling kit for recesses, for example, that surround a bath tub or shower stall, is disclosed. The kit, and its several components are primarily of extruded plastic. Extruded sheet panels are provided having a relatively thick structural base member, such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene tripolymer, co-extruded with a thin layer of a protective plastic such as an acrylic having enhanced impact properties. Adjacent panels are joined and outward facing edges are sealed by further extruded joining and sealing strips, of a plastic such as polyvinyl chloride. The strips are of a single profile shape and are adaptable for either use. The panels and strips may be provided with sizing grooves during extrusion to allow convenient size adjustment. The joining and sealing strips may also be of a dual durometer polyvinyl chloride to permit hinging or tear stripe adjustment. The adjustment features allow the kit to be provided in a wide range of standard embodiments made from limited modular sizes.

Abstract: A wall-surround, as for a bathtub, defined by multi-interconnected panels, and featuring holding members and/or grab bars secured by threaded means to conventional studding of the framework of the structure behind the wall-surround panels.

Abstract: A finishing strip or molding adapted to engage a wall and an article having a flange adapted to be secured to the wall comprising: a first rigid section having a channeled portion adapted to engage said flange such that a portion of the channeled section is positioned between the wall and the flange; a second rigid section having at least one projection adapted to limit the relative spacing between said first section and said second section, said second section having an extended portion having a tab adapted to engage an ear projecting from said channeled portion of said first section to fixedly position said first section with respect to said second section; a first flexible section jointed to said first rigid section and second rigid section adapted to permit relative movement between the first and second rigid sections; and a second flexible section projecting from said second rigid section a predetermined distance sufficient to contact the wall when said finishing strip is installed and in the closed posi

Abstract: An angular construction module made of two separate bedrooms alongside a double bathroom unit. The bathroom unit has a dividing wall dividing it into two equal symmetrical bathroom spaces. The dividing wall has a diagonal wall portion on which lavatories are disposed back-to-back. Each bedroom has a wall in common with the bathroom unit. A door access is provided in each common wall for entry from each respective bedroom to a corresponding one only of the bathroom spaces.

Abstract: The invention contemplates a modular wall-mountable lavatory unit, particularly adapted to side-by-side adjacent mounting in multiple, and comprising interrelated basin and other lavatory-utility features defined by intermediate and side panels and by the contoured wall and shelf elements by which the panels are integrally connected and mutually reinforced. The unit structure accounts for such complete wall coverage as to be directly applicable to (suspendable from) rough stud-framing of a wall and, if desired, to both sides of a single stud-framed wall. The unit structure is also directly applicable to a wall which externally mounts horizontal courses of water-service and drainage plumbing.

Abstract: A single sheet of standard grade plastic laminate material is bent at two locations to form it into a side wall and two end walls corresponding to the side wall and two end walls of a bathtub recess. Following forming, one end wall portion of the wall covering is loosely folded over the opposite end wall portion. Then, the partially folded wall covering is pushed endwise into a rectangular cardboard box having a normal thickness which is substantially smaller than the initial depth of the partially folded wall covering. The box with the partially folded wall covering inside is moved through a rectangular opening provided in a rigid mandril, sized to be substantially equal to the normal outside dimension of the box. The mandril forces the outwardly bulging side walls of the box inwardly and reshapes both the side walls of the box and the side and end walls of the partially folded wall covering therein.

Abstract: A combination tub and shower for installation in a home as a unit, an enclosure formed of a generally horizontal bottom wall and a substantially vertical sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom wall to a height which is greater than that of an adult human being so that the enclosure can serve as a shower stall. The sidewall has an opening formed therein which is spaced a substantial distance above the bottom wall so that the lower portion of the enclosure can serve as a tub for an adult human being. The opening serves to permit ingress and egress of a human being with respect to the shower stall and the tub. A vertically extending wall member is secured to the enclosure and extends outwardly from one side of the enclosure and has a frontal surface which faces in generally the same direction as the opening in the enclosure.

Abstract: A wall mounted vanity and lavatory assembly positioned between two opposed walls of a room where the assembly contains a vanity member having a lavatory located therein. The vanity member also contains a support portion and an attachment portion located at each end of the vanity member. Secured on each of the opposed walls is a mounting bracket where the mounting bracket contains a support surface and an attachment surface. The vanity member is positioned on the mounting bracket so that the support portion of the vanity member is in engagement with the support surface of the mounting bracket to provide vertical support for the vanity member. The attachment portion of the vanity member is securely attached to the attachment surface of the mounting bracket to hold the vanity member in position between the opposed walls.

Abstract: A tub surround includes first and second identical corner sections and first, second and third identical panel portions. The tub surround is assembled by positioning a first panel between the two corner sections thereby defining one wall. The remaining panel sections are joined with each of the corner portions to define second and third walls. Each corner section includes first and second legs extending at right angles from each other. The ends of the legs extending from the corner sections lie on a plane parallel to and separated from the plane of each side thereby defining a joint behind which the edges of the panels may be positioned. The corner sections further include shelves extending between the legs of the corner sections.

Abstract: A pre-formed structure, such as a shower stall, having three walls, each wall is comprised of a plurality of sheets of multiple, conjoined tile, having opposite finished and unfinished faces; binding materials such as adhesive, heating duct tape applied to the unfinished surfaces to conjoin the edges of the sheets of tile, and such materials similarly being applied to conjoin adjacent longitudinal edges of the walls; horizontal support members, composed of flexible material extending about the walls to interengage the sheets of tile and support them in position; vertical, rigid reinforcing elements extended upon each wall to help impart rigidity to the completed structure; a floor, or pan, preferably dimensioned to interengage with and be connected to the bottom marginal edge portions of said walls, and an upper wall preferably dimensioned to engage with and be connected to the upper marginal edge portions of said three walls.

Abstract: A water tight molding for sealing and protecting a joint formed by the intersection of two surfaces. An underlying molding piece spans the joint and is adhesively attached to the two surfaces in a water tight manner. An outer molding piece is held in spaced relation to the underlying piece by spaced apart connecting members. The outer molding piece prevents water from directly acting on the joint. The underlying molding piece directs water draining from one surface away from the joint downwardly to the other surface.

Abstract: A preformed hollow partition of plastic sheet material is disclosed for attachment to horizontal and vertical studs on the floor and wall of a bathroom to associate the partition with the plumbed end of a bathtub fixture. The partition is generally rectangular and is open along the bottom edge and one side edge thereof to receive the corresponding stud to which the partition is fastened for support. The side of the partition facing the tub is cut on site to accommodate the edge flange on the end of the tub and to provide openings for faucet, water valve and shower fittings. The opposite side of the partition is provided with an access opening to facilitate plumbing work.

Abstract: A stall shower with back, end and front walls has its walls covered with three panels and a corner panel. Each panel overlies and is secured to the back wall and end walls. Each panel is uniform and has a right angular end flange terminating in an outturned sealing lip. The flanges of the end wall panels bear against, overly and are secured to the front walls. The flange of the back wall panel overlies and is secured to the free edge of one end wall panel. The corner panel includes a pair of right angular side plates terminating in outturned sealing lips. Said plates and lips bear against, overlap and are secured to the end of the other end wall panel and the back wall panel. Securing of the panels and flanges includes an adhesive.

Abstract: Wall paneling includes a pair of corner panels, a center panel, and pair of end panels, each of a molded unit construction. The corner panels have a pair of right-angular walls and the other panels are flat. Each of the end and center panels have upright marginal enlargements terminating in edge flanges. The inner enlargement of the end panels and both enlargements of the center panel adjustably overlap and receive therein a corresponding portion of a wall of a corner panel and are coplanar therewith respectively. The end panels extend at right angles to the center panels. Adhesive is interposed between the overlapped portions of the end and center panels and corresponding corner panel. Said paneling may be used for covering the end and back walls of tub enclosures.

Abstract: A wall facing for use as a tub surround and other wall facing applications. The facing comprises a preformed relatively stiff though flexible facing sheet of formed plastic or other suitable material having two or more adjacent generally planar panel sections and a rearwardly projecting channel-like fold between and joining each pair of adjacent panel sections. Each fold has a rear flexible hinge portion about which the facing sheet may be bent to a folded configuration wherein the junctures of the fold wall with the adjacent panel sections abut and the adjacent panel sections are disposed in oblique angular relation to conform to a corner between two mounting wall surfaces. The junctures may be arcuately shaped to form a recess between the abutting junctures in the folded configuration of the facing sheet for receiving a filler or sealant material.

Abstract: The combination of a sheet of individual tiles attached together being mounted to a fiber glass shell and the method of constructing same. A plurality of panels are attached by adhesive means to a fiber glass shell. Each panel includes a plurality of individual tiles having edge portions attached to the edge portions of adjacent tile. The panels and the fiber glass shell are produced at a location remote from the final construction site. The fiber glass shell, configured as a shower stall or as a bathtub enclosure, is attached to a plurality of upright wooden studs. Tabs are provided on the fiber glass shell to receive conventional fastening devices extending into the studs. The fiber glass shell is provided with a rough, inwardly facing surface which adhesively receives the plurality of panels. In one embodiment, the shell includes a thickened top rib positioned flush with the panels whereas another embodiment includes a trim strip blending the panels into the shell.

Abstract: A combination of pre-dimensioned and pre-engineered modular units which form at least a powder room within a room section of a building structure and a method of assembling same. The assemblage includes an interface unit having a drain-waste-vent piping system for the room, the unit being mounted to the surface of the "wet wall" of the room. The walls of the room may be either partially finished or completely finished at the time of assembly of the facility. The interface unit provides a unique template for locating the positions of, and for installing the components of the facility. By extending the powder room assemblage to include a bathtub and shower section, a unique full bathroom may be assembled in a very short time according to the method of the invention by persons of limited skills.

Abstract: Wall paneling includes a pair of corner panels, a center panel, and a pair of end panels, each of a molded unit construction. The corner panels have a pair of right-angular walls and the other panels are flat. Each of the end and center panels have upright marginal enlargements terminating in edge flanges. The inner enlargement of the end panels and both enlargements of the center panel adjustably overlap and receive therein a corresponding portion of a wall of a corner panel and are coplaner therewith respectively. The end panels extend at right angles to the center panels. Adhesive is interposed between the overlapped portions of the end and center panels and corresponding corner panel. Said paneling may be used for covering the end and back walls of tub enclosures.