Manufactured Shower Pan
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BARRO JAMES S
- Publication Date
- 2008-11-13
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable ยท inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
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[0001] This application claims priority from copending U.S. provisional patent application 60 / 928,007 filed May 7, 2007.FIELD OF THE INVENTIONS
[0002] The inventions described below relate to the field of construction and more specifically to the field manufactured shower pans.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONS
[0003] Historically shower pan installation required several days to accomplish and depended on the skill of the craftsmen to not leak. The decrease in skill in the construction trades and the pressure to cut costs are making manufactured showers and pans more attractive. However, conventional manufactured showers and shower pans are either too flexible for ceramic tiles to remain attached over time or do not provide sufficient drainage beneath the tile and mold and fungus flourish.SUMMARY
[0004] A manufactured shower pan includes a drain, a molded waterproof liner having a properly sloped floor and extending side walls, a honeycomb liner support, a curb system and a p...