Patents by Inventor Brian J Cotton

Brian J Cotton 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).

  • Assembly for mounting shower or bath insert, insert assembly, and method of mounting insert assembly
    Patent number: 7213274
    Abstract: An insert assembly for mounting in a shower or bath comprises a retaining ring comprising an engaging structure and an integral retaining flange, and having a retaining ring opening having an internal surface with retaining ring threads; a drain plug comprising a connecting structure and an integral holding flange, and having a drain plug opening and drain plug threads which engage the retaining ring threads; and a shower or bath insert, a portion of the insert being sandwiched between the holding flange and the retaining flange. A drain assembly comprises a retaining ring, a drain plug and a base having a drain structure to which the retaining ring is secured. There is also provided a method of mounting an insert assembly in a shower or bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Bath Fitter Franchising, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian J Cotton, Glenn R Cotton