Shower pan drain assembly system

a technology of shower pan and drain pipe, which is applied in the direction of water installations, douches, sewerage structures, etc., can solve problems such as leakage, and achieve the effect of preventing clogging of weep holes

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-25
MICHAEL BORIS
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[0014]It is another object of the invention to provide a stainless steel shower pan and a stainless steel drain that are joined together

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[0041]Referring initially to the present invention as presented in FIG. 1, the preferred embodiment is shown using cross sections of the different components. FIG. 1 displays the integrated floor drain 20 connected to the shower pan 1 with a mortar guard 50 and drainage mat 40 resting on top of the floor drain 20 and shower pan 1. The mortar 80 and tile or stone 81 is then applied as another layer resting on top of the mortar guard 50 and drainage mat 40. Tile 81, including but not limited to ceramic tile and stone 81, including but not limited to marble, granite or composite, is used in the preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0042]The integrated floor drain 20 is composed of two sections, the reservoir 21 and the drain pipe 22. The drain pipe 22, as depicted, is a cylindrical tube formed by a circular side wall with openings at both ends. One end connects to the plumbing system. At the other end, an edge extends outwardly from the drain pipe 22 forming a wider reservoir 21 to st...

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Abstract

An integrated shower base designed for improving the drainage of a tile shower is disclosed. The shower pan may be custom fabricated and molded with a depression surrounding a drainage opening for receiving a one piece floor drain. The pan and floor drain are welded together to prevent leaking. The floor drain contains weep holes so that water that seeps through the mortar on the shower floor and into the shower pan can drain properly without leaking. The floor drain also contains a reservoir for holding water that drains through the regular shower drain and also for water that seeps through the shower floor. A mortar guard is placed over the weep holes to prevent the holes from becoming clogged. A drainage mat is placed over the shower pan to help water seepage flow to the floor drain.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention is related to improving shower bases and to a drainage system for use with the base of a shower. While the shower is in use, water seeps through the floor of the shower, is collected in the shower pan and then funneled to the drain for removal. A drainage mat placed on top of the pan liner separating the liner from the mortar used for the tile or stone floors allows water to freely run off the pan liner and into the weep holes of the shower drain. A mortar guard prevents mortar from clogging the weep holes during the installation of the tile or stone.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]One of the focal points of the home is the bathroom. Many homeowners install tile or stone showers to increase the overall aesthetic beauty of their homes by accentuating the bathroom over other rooms in the house. Tile or stone showers are not pre-made like plastic showers. This means a tile or stone shower can provid...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K3/00
CPCA47K3/40Y10T29/49E03F5/0409E03C1/20
Inventor MICHAEL, BORIS
Owner MICHAEL BORIS
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