System and Method for Leveling Toilet Flanges
a technology for toilet flanges and flanges, which is applied in water closets, water installations, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of toilets not being leveled, no longer level, and process can be extremely cumbersome and expensiv
Inactive Publication Date: 2013-11-14
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The present invention is a shim that is used to connect two parts together, such as a toilet drain and a closet flange. The shim is made in a way that it has a uniform thickness from one point to another. The central opening in the shim matches the opening in the closet flange for easy connection. The shim also has arcuate slots that allow for the attachment of hold-down bolts. The degree of taper between the two points can be adjusted to compensate for uneven surfaces. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a reliable and adjustable connection between toilet drain and closet flange that can compensate for out-of-level surfaces.
Problems solved by technology
Unfortunately, many closet flanges and drain pipes are not properly installed or shift at some point during or after the construction process so that they are no longer level.
As a result, when a toilet is mounted to such an unlevel flange, the toilet will not be level.
This process can be extremely cumbersome and expensive, particularly if the drain pipe and closet flange are set in concrete, such as in the case of a finished basement.
Obviously, this is an expensive, time-consuming, and costly process.
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[0013]Referring now to the drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, there is seen in FIG. 1 a conventional closet flange 10 and drain pipe 12 installed in a floor 14. It should be recognized by those of skill in the art that a toilet (not shown) is mounted to flange 10 and affixed thereto by hold-down bolts that engage slots formed in the upper surface of closer flange. When properly installed, flange 10 is nearly continuous with floor 14 and level so that any toilet mounted thereon is also level. However, those of skill in the art will recognize that, in many cases, flange 10 will not be level when a toilet is installed, whether as a result of improper fitting or drain pipe 12, improper attachment of flange 10 to floor 14, or floor 14 itself is out-of-level.
[0014]Referring to FIG. 2, the present invention comprises a shim 16 formed from an annular disk 18 having an outer diameter D1 and an inner diameter D2. Outer diameter D1 corresponds to the outer diameter...
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The present invention comprises a shim formed from a circular disc that transitions uniformly in thickness from a first point having a first thickness to a second point having a second thickness on the opposite side of the shim from the first point. The shim further comprises a central opening formed therethrough to allow communication between the toilet drain opening and the opening of the closet flange. The shim additional includes one or more arcuate slots formed therethrough for permitting hold-down bolts to be attached through the shim and into a closet flange positioned below the shim.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 644,495, filed on May 9, 2012, hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to plumbing equipment and, more specifically, to a system for leveling closet flanges.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]A typical toilet installation involves the use of a pipe fitting called a closet flange or toilet flange that mounts a toilet to the floor and connects it to a drain pipe. A typical closet flange is composed of an ABS or PVC hub with a round mounting flange attached to the top. Closet flanges may be made from various materials, including copper, brass, cast iron, or stainless steel. The drain pipe and closet flange are dimensioned and configured so that the top of the flange is at the same height as the floor and so the flange is level. Thus, a properly installed...
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CPCE03D11/135E03D11/16
Inventor MARES, JOHN F.PENNELL, THOMAS
Owner INFINIVATION