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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7299511 | Stand up lavatory module Lavatory systems that include lavatory modules are provided. In one embodiment, each lavatory module includes a first wall, a second wall coupled to the first wall, a sink, and a urinal. The first wall of a first one of the lavatory modules is attached to the first ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7185529 | Shower station testing assembly for pressure testing plumbing The present invention provides a testing assembly for pressure testing a plumbing system in a building where the building has a shower station with a drain and a shower inlet. The testing assembly includes a drain adapter, a hose fitting on the shower inlet, and a h... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175207 | Connecting element for mechanically connecting components The invention relates to a connecting element for efficiently connecting components and subassemblies with the most diverse configurations to wall, ceiling and floor surfaces of buildings or frames. The connecting element has two coupling halves (1a... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165797 | Method for transporting a piping structure The invention is a method of transporting a pipe mounted within a plurality of brackets, each bracket having a body, an arm coupled to the body, a support guide located within the arm and configured to provide support to the pipe, a base coupled to the body and conf... | 01/23/2007 |
| 6076204 | Modular bathing unit A frame is provided having receptacles disposed thereon for receiving a variety of interchangeable bathing equipment panels which may be custom-installed on the frame to the needs and preferences of the unit's intended users. A conduit housing a water lin... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5652976 | Prefabricated modular invalid bathroom unit A prefabricated modular invalid bathroom unit for installation in a room which has a shower seat portion with a shower seat, a shower floor portion adjacent the shower seat portion for draining shower water, an upper shower wall portion detachably mounted... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5459966 | Prefabricated bathroom walls A prefabricated polymer bathroom wall apparatus has a unitary molded wall section formed of a waterproof polymer and having a gridwork of interconnected molded frame portions forming a plurality of hollow cells therebetween and having a plurality of edges... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5418986 | Attachment plate for mounting for example sanitary fixture The attachment plate has a rectangular planar front wall (2) with two groups (3) each with three mounting sites (3a-3c). These groups are used for mounting sanitary fixtures such as for example isolating valves and the like. The two groups (3) have in eac... | 05/30/1995 |
| 5404599 | Attachment plate on a supporting frame The attachment plate has laterally several openings (4) which each extend along an edge (9) and around it. The openings (4) serve in each instance the purpose of inserting a rotary snap-in connector (15) which has a handle (17) and a head (16) formed on i... | 04/11/1995 |
| 4655011 | Prefabricated building system A prefabricated building system comprising a portable wall unit having a supporting frame and utility apparatus mounted on the supporting frame. The utility apparatus preferably is adjustably mounted on the supporting frame and may comprise plumbing, elec... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4654900 | Bathtub valve fixture module The faucets and associated faucet structure of a bathtub assembly are mounted on a cover plate which is, in turn, hingably and slidably attached to a frame member which is secured to wall structure adjacent the normal location of the faucets. Flexible con... | 04/07/1987 |
| 4457031 | Modular pre-plumbed shower unit A modular, pre-plumbed shower unit is of self-contained nature facilitating rapid shower installation, and includes a plumbing tree including conduits interconnecting a shower head fixture, a tub spout, and control valve for controlling hot and cold water... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4334723 | Dental cabinet A dental cabinet, suitable for sit down dentistry, which is made by assemblying three cabinet sections. Each cabinet section has internal spaces which are in open communication with the internal spaces of the other cabinet sections. This allows the free p... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4246664 | Plumbing system and plumbing fittings for use therein Plumbing systems for routing wastes from a plurality of plumbing fixtures to a sewer, and for venting gases from the plumbing fixtures to the atmosphere. Also, plumbing fittings for use in such plumbing systems.... | 01/27/1981 |
| 4142255 | Prefabricated hygienic-sanitary components for bath-room and toilet outfit A prefabricated hygienic-sanitary component, particularly for bath-room and toilet outfit, comprising a self-supporting structure in the form of a furniture piece, completely finished with panels, having at least one hygienic-sanitary appliance integral t... | 03/06/1979 |
| 3978529 | Powder room and bathroom system A combination of pre-dimensioned and pre-engineered modular units which form at least a powder room within a room section of a building structure and a method of assembling same. The assemblage includes an interface unit having a drain-waste-vent piping s... | 09/07/1976 |
