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).
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Patent number: 11766821Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Publication number: 20230130582Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 10676911Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: QD Holdings I LLCInventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 10633853Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 3, 2019Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 10597865Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Publication number: 20190323225Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Publication number: 20190323224Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2018Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 10294652Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 10260223Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 16, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: QD Holdings I LLCInventor: Josef Erlebach
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Publication number: 20180171609Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Publication number: 20180171618Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Publication number: 20170241124Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 9611634Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 9408501Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Publication number: 20160130794Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: Josef ERLEBACH
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Publication number: 20150074898Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 8850633Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Patent number: 8239974Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Publication number: 20110061161Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventor: Josef Erlebach
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Publication number: 20100162481Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2008Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventor: Josef Erlebach