Waterproof base and methods of fabrication and installation thereof
a technology for shower stalls and bases, applied in water installations, metal working devices, manufacturing tools, etc., can solve problems such as leakage of shower stalls, and hole or tear of liner
Active Publication Date: 2012-05-24
DAVIS INTELLECTUAL ASSETS
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However, tiled shower stalls are known to leak for a variety of reasons.
One such reason for shower stall leaks stems from damage to the waterproof shower liner or membrane.
For example, a hole or tear in the liner can occur during the installation of the tile, which can require an installer to start all over in constructing the custom shower stall.
Other leaks occur from damage to the shower pan or liner caused by the settling of the house.
Regardless of how the leaks are born, significant damage can occur to the structure of the house as a result of the water leaks.
Such damage can be costly and time consuming to correct.
Another problem with existing custom shower stalls is the difficulty in connecting the shower stall's water drain to the standard drainpipe in the floor of the house.
Presently, custom-built shower basins typically utilize specialized drain plumbing to connect the two, which results in additional plumbing work, hassle, and cost.
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[0021]The present invention may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of the invention taken in connection with the accompanying drawing figures, which form a part of this disclosure. It is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and / or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed invention. Also, as used in the specification including the appended claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include the plural, and reference to a particular numerical value includes at least that particular value, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and / or to “about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another...
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Abstract
A tile-ready shower basin, and methods of manufacturing and installing the same. A sloped structural core is provided having a topside and a bottom side. A first waterproof panel or coating is applied to the topside and a second waterproof panel or coating is applied to the bottom side. A thin fiberglass flange is provided about at least a portion of the perimeter of the core to create a lip. The basin further includes a first hole or recess formed into the basin, which does not extend through the basin, and a second hole, axially aligned with the first, which does extend through the basin, for directly receiving and coupling a drain therein.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 941,734, filed Jun. 4, 2007, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002]The present invention relates generally to waterproof bases for shower stalls and the like, and more particularly to pre-made custom shower bases, and methods of fabrication and installation thereof.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]Generally, there are two types of shower stalls, pre-made and custom fabricated stalls. Custom fabricated stalls are often utilized for home renovations when it is difficult to transport large building materials through home doorways. Custom fabricated stalls are also used for installations not having a “typical” or industry standard sized shower area. These stalls are often tiled for decorative and aesthetic appeal. Typically, when constructing a custom tiled shower stall, the stall area is pr...
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IPC IPC(8): A47K3/28
CPCA47K3/40Y10T29/49826Y10T29/49
Inventor DAVIS, JR., THOMAS A.
Owner DAVIS INTELLECTUAL ASSETS