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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350822 | Lip coupling A lip coupling for connecting together two pieces of pipe above a hole in the floor, the coupling having a semi-spherical upper portion connecting with a lower cylindrical portion, the semi-spherical upper portion having an outer diameter exceeding the outer diamete... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7188376 | Flexible sleeve for connection to a plumbing fixture An improved water closet flange for connection to a plumbing fixture is described. The improved flange comprises an anchoring element or outer flange, connected to a flexible conduit tube or flexible sleeve, in which is attached an O-ring type of gasket. The improve... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7111876 | Flange A split flange is provided. The split flange may be capable of being fitted firmly around the pipe having a flexible pipe body and a flared portion formed at an end portion of the pipe body. The split flange is provided with two or more arcuate flange members and tw... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6936135 | Twist-N-Lock wafer area pressure ring and assembly for reducing particulate contaminant in a plasma processing chamber A confinement ring coupling arrangement for coupling, in a plasma processing chamber, a confinement ring to a plunger. The plunger is configured to move the confinement ring to deploy and stow the confinement ring to facilitate processing of a substrate within the p... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926803 | Confinement ring support assembly A confinement ring support assembly for coupling together a plurality of confinement rings in a plasma processing chamber. The confinement ring support assembly includes a post having first end and a second end. The post further includes a first lip having an associ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6883187 | Toilet flange assembly A flange assembly (10) for connecting a plumbing fixture to a drain pipe (106) in a fluid sealing relationship. The flange assembly includes a ring (12), an extension (20), a gasket (24) and a connector pipe (30). The extens... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6789275 | Non-leaking flush toilet system A non-leaking flush toilet system that eliminates the need for using wax gaskets or rings on a toilet system. Such system having a substantially flat surface that is affixed to the base outlet opening of a flush toilet. The toilet system further includes an upper po... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6719294 | Bathroom fixture gasket apparatus and method A gasket assembly includes an upper housing forming a seal with the outlet of a bathroom fixture, and a lower housing forming a seal with a sewer pipe. The lower housing has an outer surface extending along an axis and a toroidal gasket disposed in sealing relations... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6644670 | Sealing gaskets for water closets A gasket for sealing between a water closet and the floor or other supporting structure. In cross section it includes a flat seat for the base of the closet, an outer flange for sealing against the outer edge of the base and an inner sealing rib formed fo... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6634034 | Adjustable toilet flange assembly An adjustable toilet flange assembly is disclosed for connecting a toilet with a waste pipe and to facilitate location of the flange on the upper surface of the floor even though the height of the floor surface above the waste pipe varies with different i... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6615413 | Toilet mounting assembly A toilet mounting assembly for securely and easily mounting a toilet to a structure includes a sealing ring securable to a structure and having either integral threaded rods extending from a main body portion of the sealing ring or threaded rods easily an... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6581214 | Spacer and shim assembly and process of elevating the water closet ring of a toilet bowl A system utilizing multiple spacer and shim elements that nest together to raise a closet ring to the height required for the particular floor being used in a given application for a toilet bowl installation. The nested spacer and shim elements are placed... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6464259 | Device for installing a toilet A device for installing a toilet, having a rearwardly extending discharge pipe, on a floor opening, surrounded by a floor ring anchored in the floor and having upright threaded bolts configured to fasten a toilet having a downwardly extending discharge pi... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6443495 | Multiple level floor flange apparatus and associated method A floor flange apparatus for use with a plumbing fixture positioned on a floor surface includes a conduit section having a fixture end and a drain end and defining a bore therethrough. The conduit section is adapted to be coupled to a drain pipe proximate... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6435563 | Mounting ring for water closet coupling and method of installation A plastic mounting ring comprises two plastic arcuate members each having a flat upper profile, a flat lower profile and a predetermined thickness. Each plastic arcuate member has a lip extending radially inwardly with an inside diameter that allows it to... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6416084 | Replacement flange There is provided replacement flange for attachment to a plumbing fitting having an inlet end, an outlet end attachable to a pipe and a pre-existing attachment groove. The replacement flange comprises a rim having a central opening. The central opening is... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6332632 | Push-in closet flange A closet flange having a shoulder and a body portion extending therefrom, the body portion having a substantially cylindrical upstream portion and a smooth tapered downstream portion, the downstream portion configured to receive an elastic o-ring. The o-r... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6254141 | Adjustable length closet fastener and method An adjustable-length closet fastener (1) has a fastener shank (2, 32) with an anchor-ridge head (3, 33) which is sized and shaped for positioning side walls of the anchor-ridge head against walls (5) of a predetermined retainer cavity (6) to arrest rotati... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6155606 | Mounting ring for water closet coupling and method of installation A replaceable mounting ring is disclosed for use with a water closet coupling which is interposed between a water closet drain and a sewer pipe. The mounting ring fits on a channel in a flange near the inlet end of the water closet coupling. The mounting ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6115852 | Adjustable replacement ring for a toilet flange and method An adjustable replacement toilet ring for securing a toilet in fluid communication with the flange of a sewer pipe is disclosed. The ring includes at least two ring segments which may be adjustably assembled around a sewer pipe and may be secured to a toi... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6101774 | Slab plumbing system A plumbing system, a slab therewith and a bowl for a plumbing system have been invented, the bowl, in one aspect having an outer side wall, the outer side wall being generally cylindrical in shape with a hollow interior and having a height and a top openi... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6088972 | Concrete floor insert A concrete floor insert includes a peripheral side wall and a breakaway mount. The peripheral side wall has an inner surface which is disposed between a top end and a bottom end. The breakaway mount is adapted to fasten to a floor form and coupled to the ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6070910 | Push-in closet flange A closet flange with a body portion having a tapered end and a plurality of grooves circumferentially disposed about the tapered end. The grooves increase in diameter in the upstream direction and are configured to receive an elastic O-ring. As the closet... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6065160 | Adjustable closet flange A adjustable closet flange for permitting adjustment of the depth of a closet flange connecting a toilet to a drain conduit. The adjustable closet flange includes a tubular lower conduit with open top and bottom ends, and exterior and interior surfaces. T... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6026521 | Two-piece water closet ring A two-piece water closet ring for receiving a water closet drain fitting extending upwardly through a floor and anchoring a water closet to the floor in fluid communication with the drain fitting. In a preferred embodiment the two-piece water closet ring ... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5937450 | Method and device for attaching fittings to receptacle An improved device and method for attachment of a plumbing fitting to a pipe or other drain receptacle is described in which the device has at least one elastomeric rib disposed about the outer circumference of the body of the device for forming a waterti... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5930845 | Pop-up bowl valve for toilet with two flush modalities A two flush modality toilet composed of a bowl, a tank connected with the bowl wherein the tank is connected to a water supply, a conventional flush modality for flushing solid waste from the bowl, and a urinal flush modality for flushing liquid only wast... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5890239 | Method of reseating a toilet A method of reseating a toilet seat employs a flat, rigid member arcuately curved to conform to the outer circumference of a toilet sewage drain. The flat member has a plurality of anchor fastening openings therethrough as well as at least one elongated c... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5695222 | Ratchet type closet flange A ratchet type closet flange for replacing broken cast iron closet flanges in old buildings or in new construction in place of conventional cast iron closet flanges. The patented invention comprising a flange body, a cup, a rubber seal, and a means for ap... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5492372 | Split replacement flange for water closet and method of replacing A replacement ring and method therefor is disclosed for use in connection with a water closet coupling having flange portion, a connection section and a mounting ring interposed between a toilet drain and a sewer pipe. The mounting ring mounts the couplin... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5451081 | Freeze proof adapter A freeze proof device for pipe is disclosed adapted to be permanently embedded in concrete or other material. The device has structure for automatically adjusting to the raising or lowering of the concrete caused by freezing and thawing of moist soil on w... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5335849 | Closet ring used in a repair flange assembly A repair flange comprising members of flat, thin, preferably non-corrosive sheet material dimensioned so as to be flush mounted over finished floor surface. The repair flange is designed to fit around the necks under the attachment rim of various size clo... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5309579 | Adjustable trim plate for toilet replacement An adjustable decorative base trim plate serves as a replacement foot pad for a toilet. The trim plate is positioned between the toilet and floor to provide an attractive, level cover over discrepancies in the flooring surface that can result from toilet ... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5297817 | Street compression closet flange A street compression closet flange for replacing broken cast iron closet flanges in old buildings comprises an upper cylindrical section, a lower cylindrical section, a rubber seal, and three sets of nuts and bolts. After the broken closet flange has been... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5246255 | Repair flange A repair flange comprising members of flat thin, preferably non-corrosive sheet material dimensioned so as to be flush mounted over a finished floor surface. The distinguishing features herein are that this repair flange is designed to fit around the neck... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5232250 | Adjustable flange for plumbing fixtures An adjustable flange comprises a circular collar portion having a base. The collar defines first and second openings therethrough. A gasket extends from the base and defines an opening coextensive with the first opening. The gasket is sized to fit around ... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5190320 | Telescoping closet flange A telescoping closet flange for bringing a vertical drain pipe even with the level of a concrete floor comprises a cylindrical body, a seal, a slide and a seal cap held together by fastening members. Prior to pouring the concrete floor, a spacer sleeve is... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5153947 | Urinal for attachment to a toilet A urinal assembly for attachment to a toilet of the type which is floor mounted over a drain, including a toilet-mounting flange. The urinal has urinal bowl supported adajcent the toilet and the outlet of the bowl connects to a drainline fitting which has... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5148552 | Assembly space cover for an installation module As assembly space cover for installation modules, especially foamed ones, in the sanitary field, in the form of a molded apron (5) to be joined to the bottom side of an installation module (1) with its outside surface substantially flush with the front su... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5090739 | Plumbing sleeve A pipe coupling is described suitable for joining together drainage, or other, plastic piping through a poured concrete layer, typically a floor. The coupling permits precise location of fittings, such as a toilet flange, after the concrete has been poure... | 02/25/1992 |
