Patents by Inventor Josef Erlebach

Josef Erlebach 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).

  • Patent number: 11766821
    Abstract: A shower pan and method of manufacture are described. Embodiments of the shower pan can include, but are not limited to, a solid surface top layer and a PET second layer that can be thermoformed, molded, and laminated in a single step. The solid surface top layer can be approximately ?? to ¼? thick and the PET second layer can be approximately ?? to 1?? thick. The shower pan may further include a third layer being fiberglass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Publication number: 20230130582
    Abstract: A shower pan and method of manufacture are described. Embodiments of the shower pan can include, but are not limited to, a solid surface top layer and a PET second layer that can be thermoformed, molded, and laminated in a single step. The solid surface top layer can be approximately ?? to ¼? thick and the PET second layer can be approximately ?? to 1?? thick. The shower pan may further include a third layer being fiberglass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Patent number: 10676911
    Abstract: A recessed point drain assembly is described. Embodiments of the recessed point drain assembly can include, but are not limited to, a base plate having a recess, a drain body adapted to be coupled to the base plate by a first plurality of fasteners, and a clamping collar adapted to be coupled to the drain by a second plurality of fasteners. A gasket can be sandwiched between the drain body and the clamping collar. Typically, a top of the recessed point drain assembly can be configured to be substantially flush with a top of a subfloor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: QD Holdings I LLC
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Patent number: 10633853
    Abstract: A set of differently configured brackets that when secured to one or more of the floor joists, wall edges and existing subfloor lower the subfloor a predetermined amount are described. The predetermined amount is typically sufficient to permit the installation of a shower pan of appropriate slope towards a drain and permit a curb-less transition between the surrounding floor and the shower stall floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Patent number: 10597865
    Abstract: A set of differently configured brackets that when secured to one or more of the floor joists, wall edges and existing subfloor lower the subfloor a predetermined amount are described. The predetermined amount is typically sufficient to permit the installation of a shower pan of appropriate slope towards a drain and permit a curb-less transition between the surrounding floor and the shower stall floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Publication number: 20190323225
    Abstract: A set of differently configured brackets that when secured to one or more of the floor joists, wall edges and existing subfloor lower the subfloor a predetermined amount are described. The predetermined amount is typically sufficient to permit the installation of a shower pan of appropriate slope towards a drain and permit a curb-less transition between the surrounding floor and the shower stall floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Publication number: 20190323224
    Abstract: A set of differently configured brackets that when secured to one or more of the floor joists, wall edges and existing subfloor lower the subfloor a predetermined amount are described. The predetermined amount is typically sufficient to permit the installation of a shower pan of appropriate slope towards a drain and permit a curb-less transition between the surrounding floor and the shower stall floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Patent number: 10294652
    Abstract: A pipe trap assembly is described. Embodiments of the pipe trap assembly can include a first plate, a second plate, and a plurality of fasteners. The second plate can include two or more protrusions extending inwardly from an interior edge of an opening in the second plate. The protrusions can be implemented to frictionally engage a waste line. In one example, the pipe trap assembly can be used to secure a waste line for coupling to a drain base of a drain assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Patent number: 10260223
    Abstract: A drain assembly that is installed at and against the wall of a shower stall providing an inlet along the intersection of the wall with the floor, and the methodology of installing the drain assembly are described. In at least some embodiments of an installed configuration, only a thin slit along the wall/floor intersection is visible in a finished shower enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: QD Holdings I LLC
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Publication number: 20180171609
    Abstract: A pipe trap assembly is described. Embodiments of the pipe trap assembly can include a first plate, a second plate, and a plurality of fasteners. The second plate can include two or more protrusions extending inwardly from an interior edge of an opening in the second plate. The protrusions can be implemented to frictionally engage a waste line. In one example, the pipe trap assembly can be used to secure a waste line for coupling to a drain base of a drain assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Publication number: 20180171618
    Abstract: A recessed point drain assembly is described. Embodiments of the recessed point drain assembly can include, but are not limited to, a base plate having a recess, a drain body adapted to be coupled to the base plate by a first plurality of fasteners, and a clamping collar adapted to be coupled to the drain by a second plurality of fasteners. A gasket can be sandwiched between the drain body and the clamping collar. Typically, a top of the recessed point drain assembly can be configured to be substantially flush with a top of a subfloor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Publication number: 20170241124
    Abstract: A drain assembly that is installed at and against the wall of a shower stall providing an inlet along the intersection of the wall with the floor, and the methodology of installing the drain assembly are described. In at least some embodiments of an installed configuration, only a thin slit along the wall/floor intersection is visible in a finished shower enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Patent number: 9611634
    Abstract: Elongated drain assemblies, systems and their methods of installation suitable for use in tiled shower stalls are described. The drain assembly includes (i) a base unit with locator pins that penetrate a waterproof membrane when installed and are received in locator pin holes in a overlying mounting bracket permitting alignment of fastener holes and bores in the respective bracket and base unit, and (ii) end extenders that can increase the effective length of the trough through attachment to the ends of the base unit thereby allowing drain assemblies of differing lengths to be created for a particular application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Patent number: 9408501
    Abstract: A three dimensional structure comprised of a flexible sheet material referred to herein as a curb cover is described that can be easily secured with adhesive or resin over the intersection of a shower stall floor, a shower stall wall, and a step over curb. The curb cover is used in conjunction with a waterproof membrane to waterproof the shower pan and up portions of the surrounding wall and step over curb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Publication number: 20160130794
    Abstract: Elongated drain assemblies, systems and their methods of installation suitable for use in tiled shower stalls are described. The drain assembly includes (i) a base unit with locator pins that penetrate a waterproof membrane when installed and are received in locator pin holes in a overlying mounting bracket permitting alignment of fastener holes and bores in the respective bracket and base unit, and (ii) end extenders that can increase the effective length of the trough through attachment to the ends of the base unit thereby allowing drain assemblies of differing lengths to be created for a particular application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventor: Josef ERLEBACH
  • Publication number: 20150074898
    Abstract: A three dimensional structure comprised of a flexible sheet material referred to herein as a curb cover is described that can be easily secured with adhesive or resin over the intersection of a shower stall floor, a shower stall wall, and a step over curb. The curb cover is used in conjunction with a waterproof membrane to waterproof the shower pan and up portions of the surrounding wall and step over curb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Patent number: 8850633
    Abstract: Elongated drain assemblies suitable for use in tiled shower stalls are described. Because the elongated drain is typically located at one edge of the shower stall proximate a stall wall and extends substantially the entire length of the wall, the installation of the associated shower pan is made much simpler. Specifically, the pan need only be sloped substantially in a single direction instead of four towards a prior art circular drain located at the center of a stall. The time and cost of creating a pan having a single slope is reduced over a more complex multi-sloped pan. Several different means for adjusting the height of the drain assemblies' top surfaces relative to the height of the tile floor are provided to adjust for tile floors of differing thicknesses. Various drain grates including a V-shaped drain grate and various spacers including an adjustable spacer are disclosed. Additionally a combination elongated drain assembly and shower door assembly is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Patent number: 8239974
    Abstract: Elongated drain assemblies suitable for use in tiled shower stalls are described. Because the elongated drain is typically located at one edge of the shower stall proximate a stall wall and extends substantially the entire length of the wall, the installation of the associated shower pan is made much simpler. Specifically, the pan need only be sloped substantially in a single direction instead of four towards a prior art circular drain located at the center of a stall. The time and cost of creating a pan having a single slope is reduced over a more complex multi-sloped pan. Several different means for adjusting the height of the drain assemblies' top surfaces relative to the height of the tile floor are provided to adjust for tile floors of differing thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Publication number: 20110061161
    Abstract: Elongated drain assemblies suitable for use in tiled shower stalls are described. Because the elongated drain is typically located at one edge of the shower stall proximate a stall wall and extends substantially the entire length of the wall, the installation of the associated shower pan is made much simpler. Specifically, the pan need only be sloped substantially in a single direction instead of four towards a prior art circular drain located at the center of a stall. The time and cost of creating a pan having a single slope is reduced over a more complex multi-sloped pan. Several different means for adjusting the height of the drain assemblies' top surfaces relative to the height of the tile floor are provided to adjust for tile floors of differing thicknesses. Various drain grates including a V-shaped drain grate and various spacers including an adjustable spacer are disclosed. Additionally a combination elongated drain assembly and shower door assembly is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach
  • Publication number: 20100162481
    Abstract: Elongated drain assemblies suitable for use in tiled shower stalls are described. Because the elongated drain is typically located at one edge of the shower stall proximate a stall wall and extends substantially the entire length of the wall, the installation of the associated shower pan is made much simpler. Specifically, the pan need only be sloped substantially in a single direction instead of four towards a prior art circular drain located at the center of a stall. The time and cost of creating a pan having a single slope is reduced over a more complex multi-sloped pan. Several different means for adjusting the height of the drain assemblies' top surfaces relative to the height of the tile floor are provided to adjust for tile floors of differing thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Josef Erlebach