Flexible flange apparatus with a flexible membrane

Details Flexible flange apparatus with a flexible membrane Flexible flange apparatus with a flexible membrane

2007-11-13

2011-12-06

Le, Huyen (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Flush closet bowl support, coupling, seal or fastener

Flange with aperture for fastener

Reexamination Certificate

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08069502

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure generally relates to improved water closet flanges and methods for installing such water closet flanges. In one exemplary embodiment, an improved water closet flange apparatus includes a flexible conduit portion (i.e. sleeve) and an integral membrane element sealing the top opening of the flexible sleeve. The membrane element is made of flexible materials such that the membrane element may be removed without breaking into pieces. In one embodiment, the integral membrane element includes indented portions to facilitate its removal. In another embodiment, the flange apparatus includes an outer flange connected to the flexible sleeve. Related methods for installing the disclosed flange apparatus between plumbing fixture discharges and waste drainpipes are also described.

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PCT/IB08/03898, International Search Report and the Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority mailed Sep. 29, 2009.
Closet Flange-Brochure, Sioux Chief Manufacturing, 2007, pp. 1-8.

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