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Architectural Shower Enclosure With Internal Shelves

a shower enclosure and architectural technology, applied in the field of shower enclosures, can solve the problems of incongruity with the esthetic principles employed in modern bathroom design, and achieve the effect of simple configuration and installation

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-17
LETHERT ANDREW J
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"The patent describes a bathtub enclosure appliance that is adaptable and configurable, and can be installed in different types of bathtub arrangements. The appliance is made in various colors and architectural styles to meet the needs of the owner. It is simple to install and can provide benefits such as increased privacy and safety."

Problems solved by technology

Doors and shower curtains as described provide required functionality, but in many cases, are incongruous with esthetic principles employed in modern bathroom design.

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[0043] With reference to the accompanying figures an exemplary embodiment, a bathtub enclosure appliance comprising modules, the appliance modules configured to enclose the bathtub and contain water within. FIG. 1 shows the exemplary embodiment, referenced by A, in contrast and comparison with a conventional shower-tub enclosure, referenced by B.

[0044] The appliance is configurable and adaptable and may be fitted or installed in almost every kind or type of bathtub arrangement. With reference to FIG. 2 the enclosure appliance modules, in the exemplary embodiment, comprise: (1) base modules 2100 resting upon the top of the tub side 2020, the base modules 2100 placed at the extreme ends of the tub sides so the base modules 2100 abut the walls of the bathtub enclosure; (2) column modules 2200 received and held by the base modules 2100, the column modules 2200 abutting the walls of the bathtub enclosure, and serving as a vertical support structure; (3) top corner modules 2300 resting o...

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Abstract

A bathtub with a shower therein has adaptable, configurable modules, the modules configured to enclose the bathtub and contain water within and provide shelving, and a shower curtain that can be hidden behind a column when not in use. An adjustable header is disposed on top of the columns and the columns have shelves built into them that are accessible from the shower side thereof.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is Continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 438,157, filed May 22, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, which application is related to and derives priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 758,156 filed Jan. 10, 2006, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD [0002] The present invention relates generally to shower enclosures; particularly the present invention is disclosed as a decorative shower enclosure having a valence structure with a column on each of two ends, each of the columns installed or placed at the end of the entrance to a bathtub, with the structure having a pleated, retractable closure or barrier for retaining shower water within. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates generally to bathtubs with showers therein and more particularly to such a combination ha...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47K3/02
CPCA47K3/001A47K3/28A47K3/281A47K3/02
Inventor LETHERT, ANDREW J.
Owner LETHERT ANDREW J