Patents by Inventor Charles W. Carter

Charles W. Carter 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).

  • Method and apparatus for plumbing a tub and shower
    Patent number: 7886762
    Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining a tub and shower valve in a desired position during construction of a bathroom prior to the tub and shower being ready to be trimmed out. The apparatus includes a base in the form of a planar plate having an opening for receiving a portion of the valve and an aperture for receiving a fastener; and a flange for handling the apparatus attached to the base. The method includes roughing in a tub and shower valve, securing the valve in place with a special fitting, removing the special fitting, and installing the trim package to finish the tub and shower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: CWC Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles W. Carter