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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6154893 | Bracket for bathtubs The bracket is to be installed to the inner face of the peripheral rim of a bathtub, to attach the latter to the inner peripheral edge portion of a fixed casing. The bracket has a rigid head portion which is fixedly attached to the inner rim of the bathtu... | 12/05/2000 |
| 5946861 | Apparatus for the fixation of the rims of bath and shower tubs relative to a wall Apparatus for the fixation and support of the rims of bath and shower tubs relative to a wall of a construction in a manner decoupled from structure-borne noise. The apparatus includes a fixing element secured to the wall and has a support surface for a r... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5915850 | Support system for bath, shower or whirlpool tubs A support system for bath or shower tubs which are preferably provided with a rim, in particular a preferably extending rim has at least one upper horizontal strut (10, 12, 14, 16) to which at least one vertical strut (20-30) is secured, with an element f... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5245712 | Tile edge tub A bathtub adapted to be secured in an opening defined by a tiled horizontal surface. The tub includes a sump portion having a bottom wall and an upstanding wall having a lower edge joined to said bottom wall and an upper edge. An essentially flat horizont... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5206076 | Elastomeric mold seals An elastomeric seal used in molding articles is disclosed. The seal has a first lateral cross-sectional dimension larger than the opening of a seal groove and at least a second lateral cross-sectional extending beyond the opening of a seal groove which is... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5200257 | Elastomeric mold seals An elastomeric mold seal for use in a molding apparatus having first and second molding members. The first molding member includes a seal groove therein. The molding apparatus is adapted to receive an article for molding one side thereof having an upstand... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5182821 | Panel construction for bathing tub An improved bathing tub construction includes a support frame, a molded tub enclosure cooperative with the frame and retained on the frame by means of a rigid tub assembly member which is constructed to cooperate with removable vertical panels and also wi... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5159723 | Bathtub An improved bathtub, having a wall form and an adjoining base form, both of which are an integral part and made from the same material as the bathtub. The wall form extends lengthwise the full extent of the upper back bathtub planar surface and at right a... | 11/03/1992 |
| 5103602 | Bathtub and shower construction A moisture barrier unit (17) to be interposed between a bath fixture (11) such as a tub (11') and an underlayment (13) such as particle board (13') wherein the moisture barrier unit (17) includes: a resilient member (18) which rests on a sub-support (12) ... | 04/14/1992 |
| 4987619 | Modular bathing cabinet and method of fabricating same A modular bathing cabinet is disclosed which is adapted to be easily transported to and assembled at the location of final use. The bathing cabinet may be in the form of either a shower stall or a bathing tub, and it includes a base, and an upright enclos... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4905438 | Splashboard assembly and method A splashboard assembly for mounting upon a countertop and against a vertical wall. The assembly includes a splashboard and a clip. The clip has an upper and lower portions, and can couple the splashboard to the countertop adjacent said vertical wall. The ... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4879858 | Method of installing a bathing vessel A method of installation, in sealed relationship against at least one vertical wall, a bathing vessel of the type having a sump to contain water therein and a water drain outlet, the bathing vessel including a horizontal rim extending away from the sump a... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4825480 | Bathtub and alcove construction For use with a building interior recess construction, such as, a stud pocket, a bathtub and alcove construction wherein there is provided a bathtub, and a back panel and a pair of side panels comprising a surround for said bathtub. First clip members are ... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4691392 | Joint and trim for bathtubs and the like A joint for a plastic bathtub includes a tub support member that has two channels. The first receives a flange of the bathtub. The support member has its second channel receiving fasteners which affix the support member to a wall. A trim molding is then s... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4551869 | Floor support for a bathtub A floor support for a plastic bathtub has a top panel and integral ribs injected molded from PVC plastic. The panel has an upper contoured surface which matches the contour of the underside surface of the plastic bathtub. The depending support ribs provid... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4541130 | Bathtub assembly A tub assembly is provided wherein a bathtub assembly comprised of a bowl section having an apron extending downwardly therefrom and a pivotally mounted apron brace releasably secured to the bottom of the bowl in a first position to permit nestable stacki... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4290154 | Bathtub structure A bathtub of the type having a bottom and four sides is improved by providing a smooth continuous, horizontally extending planar surface extending outwardly from the top of the four sides. A skirt member extends downwardly from this planar surface for a s... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4067071 | Bathtub, wall and ceiling liner assembly A combination liner assembly for bathtub, walls and ceiling is provided for renovating a worn or outmoded bathtub installed in a wall recess. The assembly includes a plastic bathtub-shaped liner having a tub portion sized to be seated in the tub cavity of... | 01/10/1978 |
| 3934278 | Bathtub support An undercarriage or bottom support for a steel bathtub which is attached to the tub bottom by a double stick tape which is positioned between the support and tub bottom.... | 01/27/1976 |