Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Shower – Particular construction
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Fetsuga, Robert M. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Shower
Particular construction
C004S612000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10917654
ABSTRACT:
A method of constructing shower enclosure support structures which decreases the probability of mold growth by utilizing interior and/or exterior corner directional flow flashings between the joints of the sheets of synthetic marble, tile or other porous or non-porous material which cover the interior of the shower enclosure support structure and the material comprising the vertical walls of the shower enclosure support structure, a shower pan floor sloped downwardly toward the shower drain, a shower floor supported above the shower pan floor by spacers or mortar piers creating a void for air circulation between the shower floor and the shower pan floor, spacing between the shower floor periphery and the vertical walls of the shower pan to provide additional air circulation between the shower floor and the shower pan floor, shower enclosure support structure horizontal framing members that are sloped toward the shower drain, shower enclosure support structure horizontal framing members that are covered by the shower pan, a void, to increase air circulation, between the top of the shower pan vertical walls and air space between the framing members behind the sheetrock used to enclose the shower enclosure support structure, and a weep line positioned between the shower pan floor and the shower floor to permit insertion of mold inhibiting chemicals. Also disclosed is the shower enclosure support structure so constructed.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2859452 (1958-11-01), Seewack
patent: 3501879 (1970-03-01), Roach et al.
patent: 3606617 (1971-09-01), Frazier
patent: 4198715 (1980-04-01), Daniels
patent: 4551870 (1985-11-01), Presti, Jr.
patent: 5913777 (1999-06-01), Gerber
patent: 6155015 (2000-12-01), Kirby
patent: 6298620 (2001-10-01), Hatzinikolas
patent: 6851133 (2005-02-01), Nehring
Fetsuga Robert M.
Yeager Rick B.
LandOfFree
Leak proof shower enclosure support structure does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Leak proof shower enclosure support structure, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Leak proof shower enclosure support structure will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3849413