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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7743562 | Light plastic foam construction element for making shower stalls, bathroom stalls and the like A lightweight plastic foam construction element (1), for use in making shower stalls, bathroom partitions and the like, consists of a plastic foam core (4) with at least one external mortar layer (8) reinforced with fibers. The construction elem... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7673420 | Method and apparatus for making a corner bench in a tiled shower A corner bench for a shower is constructed by placing a beam diagonally between adjacent walls of the shower. The ends of the beam are supported on the upwardly facing edges of tile pieces which are attached to the shower walls. The tile pieces are placed on the wal... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7367260 | In-wall coffee maker system and method of installation A coffee maker includes a housing, the housing of the coffee maker shaped and configured to fit within a wall cavity inside a wall and attach to one or more wall structures, the housing including an integral mounting structure having engagement structures to engage ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364119 | Multipurpose passenger compartment in a cabin of a commercial passenger transport aircraft A compartment in a passenger transport aircraft is outfitted with functional elements that are adaptable for various uses or purposes. The compartment is bounded by walls defining dimensions approximately corresponding to a handicapped accessible toilet compartment ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354018 | Aircraft cabin module for passengers An aircraft cabin module for passengers that includes two transverse walls extending from a longitudinal cabin wall up to a longitudinal aisle, at least one of the transverse walls including a transparent portion. A longitudinal wall separates the cabin module from ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7318299 | Accelerated log building method, log building kits, and methods of producing log building kits Kits for building log structures, and methods for producing such kits. A kit for building a structure having a plurality of log walls each including multiple layers. The kit comprises a combination of logs which when assembled form the structure. Logs of multiple la... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7284287 | Dual purpose lavatory Dual purpose lavatory units are disclosed. In one embodiment, a lavatory unit includes a first section, a second section, and a divider wall separating the first and second sections. The first section includes a commode and the second section includes at least one o... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275716 | Aircraft cabin module An aircraft cabin module of an elongated rectangular shape and that includes two large walls connected by two small walls, a service module arranged along a wall separating the module from an aisle, a door mounted in an opening implemented in a small wall, and at le... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7252117 | Reusable stub-out cover A stub-out cover for protecting the outer surface of a stub-out line. The stub-out cover includes a substantially rigid, molded tubular member open at one end and closed at the other end. A plurality of flexible tab members extend from the inner wall of the tubular ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7237362 | Safe room A protective shelter and methods for manufacturing are disclosed. The shelter is capable of protecting individuals from significant wind velocities and other catastrophic damages that occur from dangerous conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes and the like. Prior ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234608 | Spill containment assembly A spill containment assembly includes a support structure or grate, and a flexible containment bag disposed beneath, and secured to, the grate. Fluid filled containers are placed on the grate. The bag defines an available containment volume sufficient to retain a qu... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7226033 | Transportable forms for concrete buildings and components and methods of manufacture and use of same A method for manufacture and assembly of a concrete structure includes manufacturing, at a first location, wall sections and floor/ceiling sections. The wall sections include interior form walls of adjustable separation, and may include interior and exterior finish ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7216461 | System and method for forming surfaces using tiled components and product resulting therefrom Disclosed are systems and methods which provide durable and substantially smooth surfaces comprised of a number of smaller pieces of surfacing material. For example, tiles of natural materials, such as marble or granite, are formed into larger unitary structures, wh... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213374 | Hinge for an enclosure A hinge for an enclosure is disclosed. The hinge includes a hinge rod and a bushing. The hinge rod is secured to one of a door and a door jamb of the enclosure. The bushing is secured to the other of the door and the door jamb of the enclosure. Moreover, the hinge r... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7178299 | Tiles with embedded locating rods for erosion resistant linings A tile for lining an internal surface in a heavy wear area. The tile includes at least one locating rod embedded within said tile and an internal mechanism for laterally extending said at least one locating rod out of said tile and into a gap in an adjoining structu... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7174678 | Modular patient room A modular patient room includes a plurality of modular wall panels or units having various configurations. In some embodiments, the modular wall units have water dispensers. Headwall units having water dispensers are also disclosed. The water dispensers are configur... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7152257 | Toilet construction The invention relates to a toilet construction comprising at least two adjacent toilet cubicles which respectively have a toilet and an access opening which can be closed by means of a door, said toilet cubicles being separated by means of a partition. According to ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7100872 | Lavatory fast pack system and method Apparatus and methods for cabinet devices for lavatories are provided. In one embodiment, an amenities cabinet device includes a housing having an opening and a module that is slideably received within the housing. The module includes a plurality of amenity compartm... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093532 | In-wall coffee maker system and method of installation An in-wall coffee maker includes a coffee maker unit received in a mounting structure mounted within a wall cavity. The mounting structure includes engagement tabs to enable engagement of the mounting box to one or more wall structures and attachment flanges or tabs... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086209 | Method for constructing a building and resulting building The subject invention pertains to a method for constructing, transporting and erecting buildings. The subject invention also relates to buildings which can be transported and erected at a desired site. Advantageously, a specific embodiment of the subject invention c... | 08/08/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7076925 | Integrated footings A low impact foundation system requiring little or no excavation, and allowing for the preservation of soil and drainage characteristics of the site upon which it is erected. The system utilizes small obliquely driven piles in combination with footing or otherwise f... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7032351 | Vandal resistant bathroom partition A bathroom compartment in a bathroom includes at least one partition having a core with one or more core layers, the core layers being made from wood or cellulose fibers which are surrounded and bound by a hot-curing resin. The core includes pigment to provide a sol... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6996940 | Movable wall module A movable wall module is provided for installation into an opening formed in a building wall structure, such as a room divider wall in a commercial or residential building. The wall module comprises a frame sized and shaped for substantially nested placement into th... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6981347 | Modular emergency shelter system A modular emergency shelter system includes a sleeping and storage module having a rectangular box-like structure with curved interior sidewalls defining a sleeping area, and exterior sidewalls extending to an opposing end defining a separate storage area. The box-l... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6979027 | Toilet carrier A toilet carrier for supporting a wall-hung toilet can include a smooth pipe nipple that attaches a toilet to a waste pipe. A seal can be formed with the pipe nipple at the waste pipe end using a gasket compression seal, where a gasket is compressed between two oppo... | 12/27/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6938381 | Catastrophic event survival structure and method of manufacture A catastrophic event survival structure and method of manufacture such that the catastrophic event survival structure includes a monolithic outer shell formed from a single pour of concrete and enclosing a confined inner space therein. The monolithic outer shell of ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6877292 | Continuous flexible spacer assembly having sealant support member A spacer and sealant assembly comprising a stretchable sealant support member having a planar surface bounded by first and second edges wherein said first and second edges have at least one pleated portion, a plastic shim having at least one undulating portion in co... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6820375 | Precut utility core for small building structures A precut utility core for centrally locating all utility lines to be connected to appliances located in areas surrounding the core. The core consists of an inner cage housing with utility lines, a plurality of structural walls extending outwardly therefrom forming a... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6792721 | Shower apparatus A shower apparatus, comprising an enclosure or a door and a shower tray, the enclosure or door and the shower tray being mutually disconnected and the enclosure or door having means for adjustable connection to walls that form a cubicle that accommodates the apparat... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6758017 | Drywall inside corner device A plastic corner device for installing drywall to form an inside corner. The corner device has a large corner with a smaller corner facing it to form a right parallelepiped, whose sides equal in length the thickness of the drywall panels. The corner device and/or th... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6691475 | Traveler's accommodation The present invention is an accommodation for traveler's providing an inexpensive and safe option for respite while on a journey, comprising a building including a series of connected exterior walls defining a footprint of the building. The building inclu... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6629395 | Wall unit forming method and apparatus A method of forming a wall unit having a veneer face is disclosed. Initially, a pair of side wall panels and a pair of end panels are mounted substantially upright. Stones or other suitable material are set sequentially in a horizontally disposed course u... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6612076 | Porous flange The invention is a flange device used for flush mounting construction fixture or hardware trims. The invention reduces the potential of a hair line crack between dissimilar materials. The invention can be molded, extruded or otherwise formed into nearly a... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6581336 | Waste water collection arrangement A waste water collection arrangement for combining the waste water discharge of several different plumbing fixtures includes a water receiving trap having a chamber in which water is received to provide a gas-tight seal. At least two inlet assemblies deli... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6571406 | Supporting body for a shower tub Supporting body (1) being part of a shower tub made of stone, tiles or artificial stone and comprising at least one landing (2) that is surrounded by a margin (6), a channel (3) discharging into a drain (4).... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6553736 | Interlocking truss system There is provided a metal chord member for use in a building system which chord member is formed of two or more interlocked generally U-shaped chord tubes. The chord tubes are interlocked by means of the provision of a plurality of equisized, equispaced, ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6442905 | Complete pre-fabricated tile counter in components A complete pre-fabricated tile counter is described that is already tiled and grouted and ready for installation upon a cabinet or other substructure, with or without a back splash or side splash panel. Counter tops including built-in sinks, and counters ... | 09/03/2002 |
