Patents by Inventor Allen Burd

Allen Burd has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Double weep hole drain and method
    Patent number: 4845914
    Abstract: This invention relates to a floor drain and methods for its installation, more specifically to a floor or shower drain having two sets of weep holes and to a method for its installation.Conventional drains generally in use today have only one set of weep holes to drain water which may seep down to a water impervious pan. As a result, if the shower stall is installed improperly, water may seep out and cause extensive water damage.The invention relates to a shower drain installation which will be effective in preventing water damage even if the subfloor is not ideally suited for promoting drainage in a shower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Inventor: Allen Burd
  • Double weep hole drain and method
    Patent number: 4739524
    Abstract: This invention relates to a floor drain and methods for its installation, more specifically to a floor or shower drain having two sets of weep holes and to a method for its installation.Conventional drains generally in use today have only one set of weep holes to drain water which may seep down to a water impervious pan. As a result, if the shower stall is installed improperly, water may seep out and cause extensive water damage.The invention relates to a shower drain installation which will be effective in preventing water damage even if the subfloor is not ideally suited for promoting drainage in a shower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1988
    Inventor: Allen Burd