Supports – Brackets – Shelf or scaffold type
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-29
2001-08-21
Ramirez, Ramon O. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Brackets
Shelf or scaffold type
C004S648000, C248S250000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06276648
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to fixtures, such as bathroom fixtures and the like, and, more particularly, to a support assembly for supporting a fixture on a wall.
Over the years, many different devices and methods have been developed for supporting fixtures, such as bathroom sinks, on a supporting wall. Some devices and methods are sufficient to provide all of the support needed for the fixture. In the case of other devices and methods, supplemental supports, such as legs, which extend downwardly from the outwardly extending edge of the fixture are required. Such supporting devices and methods are generally adequate for their intended purposes and for use in supporting prior art porcelain or other generally opaque fixtures.
More recently, some fixtures, particularly bathroom sinks, have evolved from the original porcelain to a much more decorative configuration. Many such fixtures, in fact, are comprised of one or more glass or other substantially transparent panels which support a glass, or metal bowl. Such glass or transparent panels are not well suited to any of the prior art supporting devices and methods which are not decorative in nature. Accordingly, a need exist for a more elegant and decorative solution which provides adequate support to a fixture while providing an acceptable decorative appearance.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the present invention comprises a support assembly for supporting a fixture on a wall. The support assembly comprises first and second threaded rods for installation into the wall so that at least a portion of each threaded rod extends outwardly from the wall by at least a first predetermined distance. First and second fixing members are provided, each fixing member having internal threads which compliment the threads on the threaded rods. An elongated generally rigid support member having first and second ends, first and second lateral sides, and top and bottom surfaces is provided. The support member includes a first notch in the top surface at a second predetermined distance from the first end, the first notch being sized for receiving the first fixing member therein. A first bore extends from the first end toward the second end of the support member, the first bore being located a third predetermined distance from the top surface and intersecting the first notch, the first bore being sized for receiving the first thread rod. A second notch is located in the bottom surface at a fourth predetermined distance from the first end, the second notch being sized for receiving the second fixing member therein. A second bore extends from the first end toward the second end, the second bore being located a fifth predetermined distance from the bottom surface and intersecting the second notch, the second bore being sized for receiving the second threaded rod. In use, the support member is installed with the first end in engagement with the wall and with the first and second rods extending into the first and second bores respectively. The first threaded rod is in threaded engagement with the first fixing member in the first notch and the second threaded rod is in threaded engagement with the second fixing member in the second notch. The first and second fixing members are rotatable within the first and second notches respectively to secure the support member to the wall and to adjust the support member to be level.
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Katz Howard S.
Tschirlig William
Akin, Gump, Strauss, Haurer & Feld, L.L.P.
Ramirez Ramon O.
Robern, Inc.
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