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Urinal Repair Apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-05-28
LACY ANDREW SCOTT
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The invention is about a urinal repair apparatus that allows for easy and secure replacement of a damaged horizontal flange without causing any harm to the urinal. The technical effect is that it offers a simple and efficient solution for urinal repairs.

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This requires the immediate repair of the broken urinal flange without replacement of the urinal, since acquiring a replacement may take days.

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[0011]Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to a urinal repair apparatus, wherein the horizontal flange on the rear surface is easily and securely replaced by a repair bracket 10 with simple tools when damaged, without damaging or drilling into the wall or existing flange and ensuring a tight seal to the in-wall waste line.

[0012]In the first exemplary embodiment, a repair bracket 10 is provided. The repair bracket 10 is manufactured flat, and in an arch shape as shown, featuring full rigid metal construction for all of its structural members, preferably in a monolithic piece. A large, arch-shaped central aperture 11 is sized to allow the existing flange of the urinal to be connected to a central wastewater pipe, and ensures a watertight seal. Two side arms 12 extend outward laterally on both sides of the central aperture 11. A plurality of side apertures 12A is provided on each side arm 12 for fastening of the urinal bolts to the wall. The side ape...

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Abstract

A urinal repair apparatus wherein the horizontal flange on the rear surface is easily and securely replaced by a repair bracket with simple tools when damaged, without damaging or drilling into the urinal.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 908220, filed Nov. 25, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicablePARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]The invention relates generally to plumbing and fixture repair devices and in particular to a urinal repair apparatus. Urinals are secured to the wall by a horizontal flange on the rear surface of the urinal. When the urinal flange is broken off, the usual concern is to immediately get the urinal back on the wall and operational again. This requires the immediate repair of the broken urinal flange without replacement of the urinal, since acquiring a replacement may take days. Particularly in conditions where the urin...

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IPC IPC(8): E03D11/14
CPCE03D11/143E03D11/14Y10T29/4943
Inventor LACY, ANDREW SCOTT
Owner LACY ANDREW SCOTT