Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Drain – overflow or trap for a sink or bath – Drain and overflow
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-31
2011-10-04
Glessner, Brian (Department: 3633)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Drain, overflow or trap for a sink or bath
Drain and overflow
C004S683000, C004S688000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08028357
ABSTRACT:
A system is provided for enhancing the interconnectability of a bathtub to a plumbing system. More specifically, provided is a flexible conduit and an overflow assembly that allows for a portion of the overflow assembly to be easily located with the wall of a bathtub. The flexible conduit provided allows for adjustability of the conduit to the openings of the bathtub. In addition, provided are methods and apparatus that facilitate testing of a plumbing assembly. Finally, an apparatus and methods are provided that protect portions of the finished bathtub assembly to decrease in the need for replacing said hardware. It is envisioned that aspects and inventions disclosed herein can be used in conjunction to facilitate the interconnection and protection of hardware associated with a bathtub.
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Glessner Brian
Mattei Brian D
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
WCM Industries, Inc.
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