Abstract: A front enclosure for a bathtub including a top rail, a bottom rail, and vertical supports arranged to contain panels which fit in the grooves in the rails and vertical supports. The enclosure may be readily assembled and adjusted to fit and be installed on the front of a bathtub to provide an enhanced appearance. The enclosure attaches to the front of the bathtub without requiring any structural modification of the bathroom or significant disruption of the household.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 19, 1991
Date of Patent:
May 11, 1993
Assignee:
Gaylan Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
Timothy S. Smith, Mostafa Doroudian, Howard D. Dirkson
Abstract: A toilet tank cover comprises a frame to surround an existing toilet tank, brackets for mounting the frame onto the tank, and an actuator for flushing the toilet which replaces the existing flush handle. The frame preferably includes a reservoir lid to permit access to the interior of the tank. The actuator includes a chain which may be attached to the flush valve and which may be operated from outside of the frame. Preferably, a return spring is provided to return the chain to its normal position and allow the valve to close after the toilet is flushed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 28, 1990
Date of Patent:
December 24, 1991
Assignee:
Gaylan Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard W. Wood, Jr., Don R. Harris, deceased
Abstract: A toilet tank cover and method of installation, the cover including a frame to surround an existing toilet tank, brackets for mounting the frame onto the tank, and an actuator for flushing the toilet which replaces the existing flush handle. The frame preferably includes a removable lid to permit access to the interior of the tank. The actuator includes a chain which may be attached to the flush valve and which may be operated from outside of the frame. Preferably, a return spring is provided to return the chain to its normal position and allow the valve to close after the toilet is flushed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 20, 1990
Date of Patent:
July 2, 1991
Assignee:
Gaylan Industries, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard W. Wood, Jr., Don R. Harris, deceased