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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096000 | Configurable modular shower surround features A molded shower surround provides a base portion that receives wall portions and a corner portion. The corner portion includes a multiple of features such that the shower surround may be particularly tailored to customers' desires. ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8037556 | Shower cubicles A shower cubicle panel comprises a main panel element (14) of composite construction with at least two layers of different material, and means for interconnecting the cubicle panel (10) to an adjacent panel (10) and a shower tray (80). A ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7849531 | Configurable shower system A shower system is provided that includes first and second panels that at least partially defining a shower space. The shower system also includes a basin sized to receive a lower edge of the first and second panels such that the panels are arrangeable with respect ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7634823 | Interface structure for a shower surround A tub surround includes a retainer assembly which is mounted within an outer band section to receive an inner band section to connect the surround sections. The retainer assembly also permits the surround to be arranged in a packaged arrangement, which is conducive ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7392551 | Multi-piece wall bathing enclosure A bathing enclosure has a wall arrangement which supports one or more hanging accessories, such as a towel hook, soap dish and bottle rack. Multiple wall sections are mounted so that their top and bottom edges are spaced apart to create a lateral gap therebetween. T... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7287287 | Shower device with tanning device and method for use thereof The present invention relates to a shower device which is combined with a tanning device, comprising: one or more walls; water supply means which are arranged on one of the 5 walls; and a tanning device which is arranged in a wall and comprises at least one UV lamp,... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7269862 | Configurable shower system A shower system is provided that includes a configurable enclosure at least partially defining a shower area. The shower system also includes a basin having a first channel sized to receive a lower edge of the enclosure such that the enclosure is configurable with r... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7225480 | Shower tray and booth modular construction A shower tray and booth modular construction comprises a bottom including a plate-like body, associated with a frame, to form the water collection tray, the plate-like body being extruded from a plastics material and then so bent as to engage its side edges in secti... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7086098 | Mechanical breathing aid with adaptive expiration control A mechanical breathing aid for providing a regulated supply of a breathing gas has an expiratory pressure regulator for regulating gas pressure within an expiration gas flow path dependent on an input regulatory signal and an expiratory pressure sensor disposed to s... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7082627 | Emergency shower system An emergency shower system for attachment to a water pipe located behind a wall and a valve mounted to the pipe. The system includes a frame mounted to the wall around the valve, a panel connected to the frame for covering an opening in the wall to expose the valve,... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7065836 | Fitting A fitting for rotatably supporting a closing element for closing an opening, the fitting including a flange, a clamping element for fixing the closing element to the flange, and a pair of arms extending in parallel from the flange and forming an intermediate space t... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7047576 | Plastic profile The invention provides a variable angle connector profile for connecting a plurality of enclosure panels, the profile comprising: a first end segment having a first open channel sized for receiving a first enclosure panel; a flexible middle segment attached to the f... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7028349 | Shower surround structure A molded shower surround includes a base portion which receives wall portions and a corner portion therebetween. The corner portion includes an upper lock tab and a lower lock tab adjacent an outer edge. An upper lock slot and a lower lock slot are located adjacent ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017313 | Ceiling leak capture and drainage system A fluid leak capture and drainage system for ceiling leaks which includes a ceiling panel support grid and a plurality of ceiling panels mounted thereon is disclosed. The ceiling panel has at least one raised section located within the panel and a wall extending alo... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013504 | Therapeutic shower enclosure A top wall assembly to convert a shower enclosure into a therapeutic shower enclosure. The top wall assembly has an air blower in communication with one or more air return orifices in the top wall. An air distribution channel is in communication with the air blower ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6973682 | Device for showering and the like A device for showering and the like has a body and means providing in the body for issuing water for taking a shower, and a throughgoing receptacle formed in the body so that the body is formed as a peripherally closed element surrounding the receptacle, the recepta... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6941703 | Self-cleaning flooring system A self-cleaning flooring system for catching waste products has at least one module comprising a drain pan and a floor grid. The drain pan has a ramp and a central drain outlet. The ramp extends around the drain pan defining a drain pan periphery. The ramp slopes do... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938868 | Method and apparatus for supporting a thin, rigid panel A support arm apparatus and method for stabilizing an outward, distal portion of a thin, rigid panel attached at an inward, vertical edge opposite the outward, distal portion to a fixed vertical surface, comprising a support bar having externally threaded first and ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6834401 | Pre-plumbed shower door system A shower door system in knocked down from including: a door (4) and optionally one or more return panels (2, 3) for forming a shower enclosure, having a pre-installed shower mixer valve (14) mounted in a frame member (7) of the shower doo... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6817144 | Method for forming an enclosure Method for forming an enclosure of the type having a plurality of enclosure panels and at least one door, comprising: providing a first flexible profile element (12) web (14) dividing said element into an upper channel (16) bounded by a pair of ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6735793 | Water containment block A prefabricated block for use in the construction of water containment areas, such as showers, tubs, pools and the like is provided. This block is designed to facilitate rapid, consistent construction while maintaining maximum water containment. In preferred embodim... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6698037 | Shower structure and method for assembling the same The shower structure comprises a base for containing water, two panels and a two-part elongated joint. The base comprises a doorstep, a base edge and a bottom. The base edge has an inner portion lower than upper surface of the doorstep. Each panel has a f... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6691339 | Water-proof joint for tub surround A molded tub and surround which is formed of a multiple of portions. Wall portions meet at a joint which is secured by wall clamps which bias a partially arcuate portion of a second wall portion against the visible surface of a first wall portion. The fir... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6681417 | Therapeutic shower enclosure A therapeutic shower enclosure is comprised of a bottom wall, sidewalls a top wall and a door assembly in the sidewalls for access to the enclosure. An air blower is mounted above the top wall in communication with one or more air return orifices in the t... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6625825 | Convertible shower A shower stall configured to receive a removable bathing tub such that the shower stall does not have to be modified when the removable bathing tub is installed or removed, wherein the shower stall is easily converted from a shower stall and bathing tub c... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6618871 | Shower door assembly A shower door assembly includes a swingable door panel mounted to a stationary side enclosure panel by a pair of hinge assemblies that are transversely adjustable to correct for out-of-plumb conditions. The hinge assemblies include pocketed stationary hin... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6567999 | Shower stall unit with integral tanning lights A shower stall with integral tanning lights is provided. The shower stall has two tanning light units mounted on two adjacent walls of the shower, each containing tanning bulbs behind tempered glass panels. The panels are securely fastened with waterproof... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6434764 | Water-proof joint for tub surround A joint for a molded tub and surround which is formed of a multiple of portions. Mating wall surfaces are formed on both wall portions which extend generally parallel to the wall portions. An outer generally trapezoidal pair of surfaces are formed lateral... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6415462 | Apparatus for supporting bathing enclosure panels Apparatus for supporting heavy glass panels in a bathing enclosure without opaque metal frames or metal clips. The supporting apparatus includes transparent plastic support brackets and fasteners that attach to the heavy glass panels. These brackets and f... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6363547 | Apparatus for supporting bathing enclosure panels Apparatus for supporting heavy glass panels in a bathing enclosure without opaque metal frames or metal clips. The supporting apparatus includes transparent plastic support brackets and fasteners that attach to the heavy glass panels. These brackets and f... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6301725 | Corner shower seat A shower seat for installation within a corner of a shower stall. The shower seat may be constructed from a wide variety of rigid materials and is polygonal in shape. A horizontal corner strip of backboard of shower walls within the shower stall is remove... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6256936 | Vanity station and nurse's station A pre-fabricated module includes a counter-top having a front access edge, side portions and a rear portion. A sink is disposed in the counter-top. A perimeter wall extends upward from the side and rear portions of the counter-top. A ceiling spans the per... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6058659 | Sanitary floor An arrangement for a sanitary floor in bathrooms, laundries or the like where the floor comprises at least one fall inclined toward at least one floor drain. The upper layer of the floor comprises at least two separate, adjacent, rectangularly formed bloc... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6052845 | Cultured marble shower seat and methods using the same An apparatus to be used in a shower stall, comprising a single pour cultured marble slab 10 whereby the slab is placed horizontally and is shaped such that four edges 11A, 11B, 12A and 12B will fit into the corner of and will be supported by the walls of ... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6038716 | Condensation trap for a shower cubicle A condensation trap for a shower cubicle, comprises a generally convex cover for the cubicle, the cover having inner and outer walls spaced apart from each other, the inner wall having an opening in the uppermost part thereof and the outer wall having a p... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6023889 | Adjustable wall jamb An adjustable wall jamb is disclosed which can compensate for a variety of variations in wall structures when fitting a panel member thereto. One adjustable wall jamb is for a shower enclosure and affords a channel into which a portion of the wall panel i... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5941504 | Water saving system A foot actuated flow control valve connected to a power supply for controlling the flow of a liquid substance through a water supply line to a faucet. The foot actuated flow control valve includes a bypass conduit connected to the water supply line; an el... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5768721 | Emergency shower An emergency shower apparatus comprising a deluge shower positioned in the vicinity of a wall, a removable access panel, a valve located behind the access panel having an open position and a closed position, and a shower control lever movable between an o... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5671489 | Tongue and groove shower and bath support system A bathing enclosure comprises a base section and two wall sections. The wall sections are mounted on the base section and are joined by a complimentary tongue and groove. The tongue and groove form a vertical seam which is water-tight, eliminating the nee... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5664264 | Shower enclosure assembly system A system for attaching two parts of a shower enclosure together which eliminates screw type fasteners and affords ease of fastening. The system includes a locking bar positioned in a cavity of a shower enclosure structural member wherein the bar can move ... | 09/09/1997 |
