Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
137357000 | Buildings | 79 |
20080295895 | WATER LEAKAGE AND FAULT SENSING SYSTEM - A system is provided for monitoring leakage within a building. Remote sensors are placed at locations that are likely to have leaks occurring. If a leak is detected by one of the remote sensors, a signal is sent to a control for a main shut-off valve. The main shut-off valve is placed on the main water supply line leading into the building. Further, a flow meter is placed on the main water supply line. The flow meter monitors water being delivered into the building, and should an abnormal water flow be detected, the control will close the shut-off valve. The flow meter and control may learn normal water usage patterns for the building, or the patterns may be pre-programmed into the system. A manual override allows the control to be bypassed when it is intended for a large volume of water to be moved into the building, such as when a swimming pool is filled, etc. | 12-04-2008 |
20080314457 | Greywater System and Method for Applying Same - A device for reusing greywater includes: a water feed for supplying greywater; a collecting reservoir for collecting the supplied greywater; a storage tank for storing water; a siphoning device for siphoning water from the collecting reservoir to the storage tank; a water discharge for discharging stored water to a water user; a sewer outlet; and a control system. | 12-25-2008 |
20090032114 | EXTERNAL WATER SHUTOFF - The present subject matter relates to controlling water sources external to a structure and more particularly to an external water shutoff. One embodiment of the present subject matter includes an apparatus having an electrically operable valve placed on a water supply line internal to a structure between a location where the water supply line enters the structure and a location where the water supply line exits the structure, an auto-drain valve, and means for controlling the electrically operable valve, wherein the means for controlling is external to the structure, further wherein the means for controlling the electrically operable valve is communicatively connected to the electrically operable valve external to the structure. | 02-05-2009 |
20090050215 | AQUIFER RESTORATION DEVICE - An aquifer restoration device ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090065071 | EMERGENCY DRAIN FOR DEWATERING AN AREA - An emergency drain for dewatering an area (F) accumulating water via a discharge opening ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090065072 | Rainwater Irrigation Apparatus - There is a water collection apparatus for attachment to a water downpipe ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090107562 | Pre-pressurized self-balanced negative-pressure-free water-supply apparatus - A water supply apparatus with self-balanced inlet pressure without negative pressure is described, which includes a tank, an air pump, a water pump, a micro-processor based automatic control unit, pressure sensors, level sensors, unidirectional valve. Features of this new design include dual cavity storage tank and air activated pressure stabilizer. In the tank a pre-pressed gas is contained. The pressure is maintained using a self-balanced pressure stabilizer. There is no need to add environmental air. Subsequently, environmental air related pollution is avoided. | 04-30-2009 |
20090173396 | ONE PIECE PLUMBING VENT, DRAIN PIPE - The invention relates to a unitary, one piece plumbing pipe for use as a drain and vent pipe. In particular, the invention can be used to drain a single appliance using the typical goose-neck style drain pipe, but it can also vent an entire plumbing system. The one-piece plumbing vent and drain pipe is quicker to install and replaces many pieces of pipe with a single piece pipe. Furthermore, no vent through the roof of a building is necessary in view of the present invention. The vent pipe has a vertical portion extending upwardly above the highest point of said drainage plumbing, but not through said building to the outside, said vent pipe having an opening capable of permitting ambient air to enter the pipe when there is negative fluid pressure within said pipe, but not permitting any fluid to escape the vent pipe when there is positive fluid pressure within said pipe. | 07-09-2009 |
20100037962 | RAINWATER STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - The Rainbank is a rain distribution system that provides a cost-effective alternative to the collection and distribution of rainwater for municipalities. The Rainbank includes temporary storage capacity using a disposable flexible bag acting as a container to capture and collect rainwater and alleviate burdens on municipal water treatment works. The bag is protected in a simple, easy-to-manufacture, foldable structure. The structure allows for a distant overflow feature, a locking mechanism, filters, debris protection, and easy access to and removal of the bag. A thick, rigid backboard can also be slid into the bag to alleviate strain on the support structure. The fixed structure also can be closed between use periods to protect the system, help reduce the impact of the system on the environment, and allow the surface area grass below the support structure to regenerate. | 02-18-2010 |
20100193046 | RAIN WATER DIVERTER - A device for separating water from debris and collecting rain water includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes an inlet and a structure for separating water from debris with surface tension and surface area. The lower portion is removably mounted to the upper portion and includes a first outlet configured to be fluidically coupled to a downspout and a second outlet configured to be fluidically coupled to a container for holding collected rain water. A rain water collection system including the device is also provided, as well as a method of using the device. | 08-05-2010 |
20110005613 | Diverter and Lid Assembly for Use with a Rain Barrel Device and System - A diverter for a rain barrel includes a scoop portion configured to fit within a gutter downspout, a rain barrel fitting portion configured to fluidly attach the scoop portion to the rain barrel, and a wing extending outwardly from the scoop portion to direct a flow of water in the gutter downspout towards the scoop portion. | 01-13-2011 |
20110120573 | SILL COCK PROTECTION ARRANGEMENT - An arrangement for protecting a sill cock on the outside of a building structure from damage caused by water freezing in the sill cock includes an actuating rod extending through an exterior building wall having a handle disposed on its outer end with its inner end coupled to an inner valve in the sill cock's water line. Manually moving the rod by means of the handle in a first direction opens the inner valve allowing water to flow into the sill cock, while moving the rod in a second opposed direction prevents water from flowing to the sill cock to prevent damage to the sill cock by water freezing therein. A drain line with a second outer valve coupled to the water line outside of the building allows for draining water from the sill cock water line when the inner valve is closed. | 05-26-2011 |
20110220221 | Mounting System for Hot and Cold Wall Faucets - A system for interconnecting a faucet assembly to a wall member is provided that employs a mounting bracket for interconnection to the wall member. The mounting bracket is configured to accommodate various configurations of faucets with any number of fluid delivery tubes. The mounting system provides structural rigidity to the faucet/building interconnection while minimizing occupation of interior wall space. | 09-15-2011 |
20110226350 | Rainwater diverter - This rainwater diverter is easily installed in a downspout of a building. It results in a totally enclosed system that is easy to maintain and winterize. Complete with a debris filter, overflow, and two large outlets it can divert the maximum amount of rainwater from the gutter to a rain collection unit and/or rain garden. I have taken all of these desired features and put them in one affordable, aesthetically pleasing unit. | 09-22-2011 |
20110277852 | Automatic Rain Barrel - An automatic rain barrel is disclosed, providing the ability to easily use a mix of rainwater and water from another source for tasks such as watering landscaping. | 11-17-2011 |
20110290341 | CONTAINER FOR TEMPORARILY HOLDING WATER ON THE ROOF OF A BUILDING WITH A CONTROLLED LEAKAGE RATE - According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a container ( | 12-01-2011 |
20110303307 | APPARATUS FOR DIVERTING RAINWATER - An apparatus for diverting rainwater includes a body having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a central portion. A diverter is disposed within the central portion, and has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion of the diverter, together with one or more walls of the body, defines a containment configured to capture rainwater that enters through the top portion. An opening in at least one of the walls of the body is configured to divert rainwater from the containment. The body also includes a bypass flow area extending through the central portion adjacent to, and separate from, the containment, where the bypass flow area has a cross-sectional area that is substantially equal to or greater than a cross sectional area of the top and bottom portions. | 12-15-2011 |
20110308639 | Under Deck Drainage System - A drainage system comprising a frame and a plurality of drainage basins. The frame has at least three pairs of frame engaging elements. Each drainage basin has an outer and an inner surface. Additionally each has a central region with first and second side ends, as well as, first and second frame engaging structures. The first frame engaging structure is positioned at the first side end and includes an inwardly directed leg having a retention lip engagement flange configured to engage one of the frame engaging elements. The second frame engaging structure is positioned at the second side end and includes an inwardly directed leg having an inboard retention lip engagement nub and an outboard retention lip engagement flange configured to engage opposing adjacent frame engaging elements. A slot covering flange extends over the first frame engaging structure. The slot covering flange covers the area formed by the cooperation of the first frame engaging structure of a first drainage basin with the second frame engaging structure of a second drainage basin. | 12-22-2011 |
20120090700 | PIPING SUPPORT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR USE - A fluid distribution system is provided including a fluid supply, at least one conduit in fluid communication with the fluid supply, and at least one mountable fitting fluidly coupled to the conduit. The mountable fitting includes a body and a mounting base. The body defines a cavity having a plurality of ports in fluid communication with the cavity and the conduit, at least one port of the plurality of ports having a connection portion configured to fluidly couple to at least the fluid conduit. The mounting base extends a fixed distance from the body configured to be mounted to a structure to space the body a fixed distance from the structure. | 04-19-2012 |
20120125450 | ROOF SUMP STRUCTURE - A preformed hinged foam sump for use on a flat roof includes two mirror image sides connected along the hinge which folds from an 8×8 structure to a 4×8 structure. Each of the mirror image panels includes a central panel which is a right isosceles triangle which slopes to the 90 degree angle of the right isosceles triangles. Each side includes two side panels which are sloped to the same point as the central panel and are also right isosceles triangles. The panels are bonded together to form each side which is connected by a flexible material or tape along the bottom side to allow the two sides to fold relative to each other to change from an 8×8 structure to a 4×8 structure and open up to an 8×8 structure for use on a roof surface. | 05-24-2012 |
20120192965 | WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH RECIRCULATION - A system for supplying hot and cold water to users in a building, the system comprising: a first mode for supplying water to users; a second mode for preparing to supply water at a desired temperature by recycling water from the hot water pipe into the cold pipe; a faucet having a mixing chamber; a hot water inlet; a cold water inlet; an outlet; and a mechanism for adapting the system to various types of users including humans and appliances | 08-02-2012 |
20120247580 | Apparatus and a System for Dispersing Water from a Downspout - An apparatus and a system includes a fluid duct comprising a first portion having an open end and a second portion having a closed end where the first portion and the second portion form an angle. The fluid duct is configured for joining the open end to a downspout. A hose connector comprises a hollow passage way and a threaded exterior portion. The hose connector is joined to the second portion proximate the closed end where the hose connector forms a passage to an interior of the fluid duct enabling fluid in the fluid duct to pass to an exterior of the hose connector. A hose is removably joined to the threaded exterior portion of the hose connector for dispersing the fluid away from the hose connector above a ground surface. | 10-04-2012 |
20120266975 | CLOSABLE THROUGHFLOW MEMBER - A closable throughflow member comprises a housing ( | 10-25-2012 |
20120279583 | RAINWATER COLLECTION, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A device for being received within a downspout of a rain gutter assembly is provided. The device is configured for being received in a downspout of the type having an inlet at a top portion thereof and an outlet at a bottom portion thereof. The device includes a housing defining a longitudinally extending passageway for allowing flow of uncollected water therethrough, at least one laterally extending collection aperture defined in the housing for allowing flow of collected water therethrough, a collection chamber in communication with the at least one drain for collecting water, and a drain outlet in communication with the chamber for allowing flow of collected water therethrough. A storage tank such as a flexible bladder may also be provided. The storage tank may be in communication with a siphon pump assembly. The storage tank may also be provided with a camouflaging pattern and ultraviolet and rot resistant materials. | 11-08-2012 |
20130248016 | APPARATUS FOR THE COLLECTION OF RAINWATER FROM A DOWNPIPE - A pipe of diameter significantly less than that of the downpipe is inserted up from the bottom of the downpipe and extends up the inside of the downpipe. The upper face of this inner tube is sealed so that water does not pour into its end. The wall of the inner tube is perforated so that water can flow into it from the sides as and when the downpipe fills with water to that level. The other end of this tube is in communication with the water butt allowing the water to flow from the downpipe to the water butt until the levels equalize or that in the downpipe falls below the level of said perforations. | 09-26-2013 |
20140261768 | Drainage System for Screened Enclosure - Embodiments of the invention provide a drainage channel in a floor member of a screened enclosure wall frame. The drainage channel facilitates drainage (typically of water from inside the screened enclosure to outside the screened enclosure), while also providing a barrier to insects and other pests. In a first embodiment, the drainage channel includes gate openings and corresponding gates disposed directly onto each side of a floor member of a screen frame. A variant of the first embodiment includes a weeping slot on at least one side of the drainage channel. In second and third embodiments, a section of the floor member is replaced with a drain insert. A drainage channel in the drain insert may include one or more gate openings and associated gates. The drainage channel in the drain insert may also include one or more weeping slots. In variants of the second and third embodiments, the body of the drain insert is configured as a two-part assembly to facilitate the plastic molding of one or more spline grooves in the drain insert. | 09-18-2014 |
20140326331 | Efficient Water Utilization System - A system for collecting and accumulating excess water from one or more in-building sources and delivering it to one or more flushing toilet tanks and possibly also to one or more other in-building consumption devices, such as washing machines or utility faucets. The in-building sources may include any of condensate from an air conditioner, cool water in a hot water supply pipe emerging during initial flow, treated waste water and collected rain- or snow water. At the heart of the disclosed system is an accumulation tank of large capacity, having at least two inlets and at least one outlet. One of the inlets is connected to the main water supply system and includes a valve, configured to let fresh water flow into the main tank whenever the level of the water stored therein falls below a given height. Each outlet is connected to a conduit, conveying water from the accumulation tank to one or more toilet flushing tanks, as their only source, and possibly to other water consumption devices | 11-06-2014 |
20150299990 | Drainage System and Apparatus for Treating Runoff - A drainage system, comprising a collector which is arranged to collect liquid and a drainage pipe having a pipe inlet that opens into the collector such that liquid collected by the collector drains through the pipe inlet. The drainage pipe is provided with a vent spaced away from the pipe inlet. The vent is arranged such that, when liquid collected by the collector occludes the pipe inlet, liquid flowing through the drainage pipe draws air into the drainage pipe through the vent. | 10-22-2015 |
20160097188 | CONFIGURABLE MODULAR SLEEVE VALVE - A modular sleeve valve apparatus can include a valve body including a first port and a second port on a first and second sidewall of the valve body. The apparatus can include a first and second valve core sleeved within the valve body. The first valve core can be a cylinder including a first aperture in a cylindrical sidewall and a second aperture in a top base-wall. The second valve core can be a cylinder including a third aperture in a cylindrical sidewall and a fourth aperture in a bottom base-wall. The first and second valve cores can be removable from the valve body and radially rotatable within the valve body. The second valve core can be positioned stacked upon the first valve core to align the second aperture and the fourth aperture. | 04-07-2016 |
137358000 | Outside access to portions of the system | 2 |
20100288375 | Constant Pressure Rainwater Harvesting Distribution Device and System - A rainwater harvesting device and system that stores water for irrigation and outdoor use that provides constant pressure via gravity to a sprayer such as might be used for landscape or garden irrigation, or outdoor washing. The device and system comprise a water storage vessel that is free to move vertically, and optionally contained within a rack or other structure if necessary, and supported by one or more springs, which can be compression or tension springs or a combination thereof. When the vessel is at or near capacity, the spring assembly is largely or fully compressed/extended and supports the vessel at a minimal elevation. In such a state, the pressure head provided by the static water level is sufficient to provide a desired pressure at the sprayer. During periods of lower storage, however, such as following water draw-off and lower replenishment, the spring assembly responds to the lower load by extending vertically, thus raising the vessel and thereby providing an increase in elevation head, maintaining the same desired pressure at the sprayer, regardless of the volume contained in the vessel. | 11-18-2010 |
20140338760 | WATER COLLECTION CONTAINER AND LID - A water collection container includes a tank; a lid having with an inlet opening in its top surface, and an overflow opening and a water inflow assembly on its underside. The water inflow assembly includes a valve interconnected between the inlet opening, the overflow opening and the tank and operated via a handle. The valve, in a first configuration, diverts water from the inlet opening to the tank and overflow from the tank to the overflow opening, and in a second configuration diverts water from the inlet opening to the overflow opening while substantially preventing water from entering the tank. An in-line filter may be located between the valve and inlet opening | 11-20-2014 |
137359000 | Escutcheon type support | 12 |
20100200081 | HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A handle assembly is disclosed that is suitable for mounting a valve housing that has a valve stem to a support. In one form, the handle assembly includes a handle, an escutcheon, a bonnet, a recess, and a flexible snap ring. The handle is operationally linked to the valve stem of the valve housing for controlling movement of the valve stem. The escutcheon is positionable on a first side of the support adjacent the handle. The bonnet is linked to the valve housing. The recess is formed in one of the bonnet and escutcheon. The flexible snap member mounted to the other of the bonnet and escutcheon and suitable to snap into the recess when the bonnet and escutcheon are telescoped together, while thereafter permitting relative rotation of the bonnet and escutcheon. | 08-12-2010 |
20110100484 | MAGNETIC ESCUTCHEON MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An escutcheon mounting assembly including an escutcheon coupled to a base and including an opening for receiving a valve user interface. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the base and the escutcheon, and at least one magnet is affixed to the other of the base and the escutcheon and is configured to magnetically couple the escutcheon to the base. | 05-05-2011 |
20110186148 | ESCUTCHEON - An escutcheon is disclosed which comprises a generally circular structure having an outer diameter between 3 inches and 3-1/2 inches and having a centralized hole through which a plumbing pipe may be passed. Once an escutcheon in accordance with present invention is installed, in the amount of touch up work around the escutcheon is minimized if not eliminated. | 08-04-2011 |
20120145258 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR WALL-MOUNTED FAUCET - A protective cover of the present invention is adapted to be disposed on a wall-mounted faucet. The protective cover includes a cover plate. Two protruding posts, two abutting posts, and two extension posts vertically extend from one surface of the cover plate. Each distal end of the protruding posts is formed with a location hole. Each distal end of the extension posts is formed with a hook portion. Therefore, the protruding posts and the abutting posts can abut against the wall-mounted faucet so as to make the location hole receive the location shafts of the faucet and make the hook portions abut against the faucet. Thereby, the present invention can be firmly disposed on wall-mounted faucets to provide a protective effect. | 06-14-2012 |
20120227836 | RETAINER ASSEMBLY FOR SWIVEL SPOUT - A swing spout assembly is disclosed which has a spout having a channel extending from an inlet end to a discharge end. A radially extending groove is formed adjacent the inlet end of the spout, and a snap ring is received in the groove of the spout. A pair of glides in the form of wear washers sandwich the portion of the snap ring extending out of the groove to form a bearing subassembly. An escutcheon is positioned around at least part of the inlet end of the spout. A stationary body has a portion that extends into the channel of the spout and a portion extending around an outer radial periphery of the inlet end of the spout. The portion extending around the outer periphery of the inlet end and the escutcheon defining a pocket that retains the bearing sub-assembly. | 09-13-2012 |
20130248017 | ADAPTER FOR ATTACHMENT TO WATER SUPPLY PIPES AND EXTERIOR CONDUITS - An adapter for attachment to a water supply pipe and an exterior conduit includes an adjustable element, a mounting element, and at least one inner fastening element. The adapter also may include filtering elements, covers, and other elements which add in the operation and appearance of the adapter. The adapter may be incorporated in any assembly that requires exterior routing of water from a water supply pipe to one or more exterior conduits. These conduits may be any device or accessory that routes water from the water supply pipe, through the adapter, to an exit point. Examples of exterior conduits include waterborne bars, overhead shower assemblies, handheld shower assemblies, and other types of waterborne accessories. | 09-26-2013 |
20130269794 | SHOWER AND TUB FIXTURE INSERT - A shower or combination shower/tub fixture insert for installation in shower and/or combination shower/tub surround openings, the insert comprising: 1) a concealment panel having a front side and a back side, and including a first aperture therethrough, 2) a shower valve mounted to the back side of the panel and partially extending through the first aperture, the shower valve including a handle, 3) connection means mounted to the shower valve for connection to the available hot water, cold water, and shower head pipes; and 4) an escutcheon plate sized to cover the first aperture of said concealment panel when mounted to said shower valve. The apparatus permits rapid installation of new or replacement tub and shower fixtures through an opening in the shower or combination shower/tub surround without the need for soldering and provides easy access to shower plumbing for future repairs or replacement. | 10-17-2013 |
20140102555 | MAGNETIC ESCUTCHEON MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - An escutcheon mounting assembly including an escutcheon coupled to a base and including an opening for receiving a valve user interface. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the base and the escutcheon, and at least one magnet is affixed to the other of the base and the escutcheon and is configured to magnetically couple the escutcheon to the base. | 04-17-2014 |
20150013784 | SHOWER TRIM KIT - A shower trim component for installation with a shower fixture, the shower trim component including an escutcheon formed of a material selected from the group consisting of glass, gravel, marble, paper, stone, wood and wood products. The escutcheon may include an electronic component embedded in the escutcheon. | 01-15-2015 |
20150047719 | Multi-Fit Cover Plate - The present invention relates to a cover plate with an inner component of resilient material allowing use with multiple diameters of conduit. It has particular reference to the plumbing industry. | 02-19-2015 |
20150083236 | ESCUTCHEON - An escutcheon or wall flange to receive a pipe, conduit, cable or like member has an outer periphery, and an inner periphery or a definable inner periphery to bear on the intended pipe. The escutcheon or flange is of a flexible material limited as to its flex outwardly of the inner periphery, or definable inner periphery, by a profile feature and/or a thickness increase. The escutcheon may also be of a flexible material limited as to its flex outwardly in the radial direction of the inner periphery by a profile feature of the face to be concealed in use or profile features of the face to be concealed in use. The escutcheon may also include one or more sacrificial or tear away portions for accommodating different sized pipe. | 03-26-2015 |
20160060852 | SHOWER - A shower system includes a shower assembly and a mounting system. The shower assembly is configured to receive water from a water source and pass water through a plurality of outlets. The mounting system is for coupling the shower assembly to a building structure, and is configured to adjust the shower assembly. The mounting system includes a post and a fitting. The post is configured to fixedly couple to the building structure. The fitting is coupled to the shower assembly and adjustably received to the post, such that a vertical position of the shower assembly may be adjusted relative to the post and the building structure. | 03-03-2016 |
137360000 | Wall | 21 |
20090025799 | Faucet Locking Device - This patent describes a locking device for securing a standard hose bib faucet. The current implementation consists of two manufactured interlocking pieces of hardened metal that wrap completely around a faucet in clamshell fashion. Once affixed, a person can then attach a lock, such as a standard padlock, to secure the device. Once the device is in place and locked shut, the device completely prevents unauthorized access the faucet, which among other things prevents significant amounts of wanted water. Because the device also wraps around the connector between the hose and the faucet, theft of an attached hose is only possible by completely cutting the hose below the extrusion from the device, thereby deterring theft. Specific device coatings can be used to protect the outside of the device from the elements or chemical manipulation to add to the protection factor. | 01-29-2009 |
20090145493 | BUILT-IN WALL WATER SERVICE BOX - Disclosed herein is a built-in wall water service box. The water service box of the present invention includes a case ( | 06-11-2009 |
20090250120 | Fluid transfer systems and methods of forming fluid transfer systems - A fluid transfer system includes a fluid regulator having a valve and a tube in fluid communication with the valve. A housing supports the fluid regulator and includes at least a partial enclosure. At least a portion of the fluid regulator is in the enclosure. The tube extends through a first surface of the housing. A flexible conduit is in fluid communication with the fluid regulator. The flexible conduit is compatible for connection with a fluid source. | 10-08-2009 |
20090288716 | MIXING SILLCOCK - In one embodiment, a frost-free sillcock is provided. The sillcock has a single handle which rotates to control the temperature of the discharged fluid. The handle also moves axially toward and away from a mounting surface to control the volume of fluid discharged from the sillcock. Furthermore, the sillcock has valve components disposed on the inside of the mounting surface which can be serviced from outside of the mounting surface | 11-26-2009 |
20100000614 | PLUMBING SUPPLY BOXES - Plumbing supply boxes may be made of a thermoset plastic material that will not melt or permit the boxes to collapse inside a wall if subjected to flames or high temperatures resulting from a fire. If the thermoset plastic boxes have a drain opening, a thermoplastic tubular drain adaptor may be connected thereto that can be solvent welded. Relatively small intumescent pads may be installed in close proximity to the drain opening which, if subjected to flames or high temperature caused by a fire, will expand and form an insulating char that seals off the drain opening. The boxes may be slidable in opposite directions along adjustable support brackets to permit the boxes to be mounted in any desired position in stud bays having different spacings between the stud walls for ease of alignment of one or more openings in the box with in-wall plumbing. | 01-07-2010 |
20100078079 | Outdoor sillcock mounting kit - The outdoor sillcock mounting kit is positioned around a pipe that is connected to a sillcock. The kit is utilized prior to adding finishing material to the outer wall of a home or building. The kit permits adjustments to the pipe and the sillcock when necessary due to a change in the dimensions of the finished material added to the outer wall, especially those outer finished walls that add brick, stucco, and other types of building materials. The kit has three components, two sleeves of the same basic shape and size except one sleeve is longer. The longer sleeve can be utilized with the third component, which is a block-shaped cover. The cover is utilized with rectangular-type finishing material on the outer wall, and fits over the longer sleeve. | 04-01-2010 |
20100084027 | SLIP-FIT CLAMPING SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING A FITTING ON A WALL - Disclosed are fittings (e.g. tub spouts) suitable for mounting to a member (e.g. a water pipe). Special clamping structures are provided and located in a cavity of a fitting body. The clamping structures have at least two separate clamp parts that surround the water pipe or other member. A set screw can be extended radially inward from a hole in the fitting body to drive a clamp part. This helps to retain the end of the member in the cavity, while distributing clamping load away from a single point. | 04-08-2010 |
20100116359 | Faucet Mounting Sleeve - A system for mounting a faucet to the exterior portion of a dwelling is provided. A mounting sleeve is employed that is associated with a tube that is interconnected to the faucet that is generally positioned outside of a dwelling. The tube is rigidly interconnected to a mounting sleeve that is supported by at least one bracket that allows for selective adjustments. That is, the mounting sleeve may be selectively offset from the interior surface of the dwelling, thereby accommodating exterior building surfaces with irregular shapes such as stone, brick, mortar, stucco, etc. The mounting system provides additional rigidity to the faucet/dwelling interconnection. | 05-13-2010 |
20110100485 | CENTRAL VACUUM INLET VALVE ASSEMBLY - A subassembly for use in a vacuum inlet valve assembly for a central vacuum system, the subassembly having a valve body with a wiring compartment and at least one press connection detent means and a reversible mounting flange for connecting to the valve body. The mounting flange includes an attachment portion, a mounting flange wall sized and shaped to cover an open side of wiring compartment and press catch connection elements sized and shaped to interact with the detent to secure the mounting flange to the valve body. Also disclosed is a vacuum inlet valve assembly comprising the above subassembly in combination with a cover plate having a rectangular door, a hinge located on a long side of the rectangular door, and a face plate with a vacuum connection opening. In an alternate embodiment the valve body includes a perimeter wall, attachment openings internal but adjacent to said perimeter wall and a snap fit cover to close an open wall of a wiring compartment. | 05-05-2011 |
20110132470 | FLOOR DRAIN FOR A SANITARY INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING SUCH A FLOOR DRAIN - The floor drain possesses an inlet housing ( | 06-09-2011 |
20120186667 | Wall mounted shower head - The present invention provides a wall mounted shower head including a casing body set, a water conduit set and a water outlet plate. The water conduit set is disposed inside the casing body set, wherein upper section of the water conduit set is joined to a first joining base of the water outlet plate and bottom section of the water conduit set is joined to a second joining base of the casing body set. With a two-stage press control button disposed on the water outlet plate, users can control shower water by controlling actuation of an upper control shaft, a lower control shaft and a spring of the water conduit set. The structure provides a convenient water control operation for users in shower. | 07-26-2012 |
20120273064 | PLUMBING SUPPLY LINE AND DRAIN LINE MOUNTING AND FINISH PANEL - A plumbing finish plate assembly, for connecting water supply lines and a drain line in a wall to fixture supply and drain lines, comprises a mounting panel having a drain line opening and two supply line openings formed therethrough. The drain line opening is larger than the supply line openings and a flexible, annular seal is secured around the drain line opening. A supply line connector assembly is securable to the mounting panel through each supply line opening. A securement means, in the form of a clip is used to selectively secure the supply line connector assembly to the mounting panel such that an outlet leg of the connector assembly is oriented in at least ninety degree increments relative to the mounting panel. | 11-01-2012 |
20130025707 | FAUCET ATTACHMENT BRACKET - A faucet attachment bracket and system include a metal plate and a collar. The faucet attachment bracket may couple a faucet to a pipe disposed within a wall interior. The collar may include a first end and a second end. The collar may extend orthogonally through the metal plate. The first end may be adapted to receive a faucet stem. The second end may adapted to fit through a hole in a wall and receive a pipe end of the pipe. The collar may align the faucet stem to the pipe end. | 01-31-2013 |
20140102556 | INSULATED STRUCTURAL METAL PANEL WITH INTEGRATED ENERGY COLLECTORS - Structural insulated metal panels each include exterior and interior skins and an interior core of stiff, incompressible, insulating material. Fluid conduits extend within the panels in contact with the exterior skin to circulate fluid for heat exchange. Photovoltaic cells may be secured to the exterior skin proximate to the conduits to cool the PV cells. Edge joining features enable easy assembly of the panels into an extended matrix that is airtight, weatherproof, insulated, and self-supporting due to the inherent structural strength of the laminated panel assemblies. The panels can be configured both as solar collectors (both thermal and photovoltaic) and radiant hydronic heaters. The supply manifolds of the solar thermal panels, and the connections and output wiring of the photovoltaic panels, are enclosed in a ridge cap, and the return manifolds are enclosed in a soffit cap, yet all are accessible for maintenance. | 04-17-2014 |
20140251454 | Sanitary conduit, in particular for a shower device - A sanitary conduit, in particular for a shower device, is useful, for example, as a shower arm conduit in a shower system. The sanitary conduit has a rigid, hollow conduit housing including a base body ( | 09-11-2014 |
20140261769 | ARCHITECTURAL WALL DRAIN ASSEMBLY - A drain cover assembly includes a face plate having at least one hole to allow water to flow from a drainage pipe located in a retaining wall. The face plate includes a first pair of flanges and a second pair of flanges, both of which extend substantially perpendicular to the face plate. The first pair of flanges has a receiving means for receiving a fastener adapted to secure the drain cover assembly to the retaining wall. The second pair of flanges has a plurality of deformable tabs adapted to create an interference fit with the retaining wall. The drain cover assembly may also include a decorative face plate. | 09-18-2014 |
20140352809 | Diverter and Lid Assembly for Use with a Rain Barrel Device and System - A diverter for a rain barrel includes a scoop portion configured to fit within a gutter downspout, a rain barrel fitting portion configured to fluidly attach the scoop portion to the rain barrel, and a wing extending outwardly from the scoop portion to direct a flow of water in the gutter downspout towards the scoop portion. | 12-04-2014 |
20140366960 | Multi-functional valve device for expelling humidity and saturated steam for building structures - Multi-functional valve device comprising: a first holding element equipped with a first hollow duct for communicating with outside the device; a second holding element operatively coupled with the first holding element and equipped with a containing seat, the second holding element equipped with a second hollow duct for communicating with outside the device; and an opening/closing element of the device, the opening/closing element being adapted to assume a closing position of the device in which it is in contact with the first holding element closing, the first hollow duct, the opening/closing element being adapted to also assume an opening position of the device in which it is not in contact with the first holding element and communicates the first hollow duct and the second hollow duct. | 12-18-2014 |
20150059871 | Fluid Fitting with Integrated Fluid Management Device - What is presented is a fluid fitting used in a facility that has a plurality of surfaces and a source of fluid pressure. The fluid fitting comprises a mounting component, a conduit adapter, a port, and a fluid management device. The mounting component makes the fluid fitting mountable on the external side of the surface. The conduit adapter is connectable to the fluid handling conduit on the internal side of the surface. The port has a flow path to the conduit adapter that enables a fluid connection between the conduit adapter and the port. The fluid management device is permanently incorporated in the flow path such that the fluid management device is permanently connected to the port at the fluid dispensing point. | 03-05-2015 |
20160029577 | Elevated Irrigation Mounting System - An elevated irrigation mounting system is mounted in any location desired by the user, or due to system constraints, which utilizes quick disconnects, for ease of installation or moving to another location. The system centralizes all of the control valves, wiring, and includes the irrigation control unit of the elevated irrigation mounting system in one location for mounting on an elevated surface, thus ensuring ease of installation, maintenance, system trouble shooting, winterizing and system zone control. The control valves of the system are controlled by a control unit which Is electrically and cooperatively engaged but may also be controlled by digital means. Also, the elevated irrigation mounting system is accessible for repairs, calibration or maintenance while the owner is away, enabling the maintenance technician to perform all maintenance functions inconveniencing the owner by requiring home or building access. | 02-04-2016 |
20160032569 | TAP AND AN ADAPTER THEREOF - An adapter sleeve includes a main body having a through opening formed therethrough, so as to he assembled to a water pipe, the main body having an outer threaded portion formed on an outer surface thereof, the through opening having a first portion and a second portion, a diameter of the first portion of the through opening larger than that of the second portion, a step portion defined by the connecting site between the first portion and the second portion, the first portion having an inner threaded portion formed on an inner surface thereof, the second portion having a ring groove formed around an inner surface thereof, a ring member positioned on the ring groove. | 02-04-2016 |
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20090183784 | Flexible under sink liner - A flexible under sink liner having a bottom, sides, and an extension from at least one of the sides is disclosed. The liner forms a fluid retaining vessel to collect fluids or other substances preventing damage to nearby structures or chemical or biological health hazards. The liner's side extension contacts the surface against which it is installed and guides fluids flowing down the surface into the liner's vessel. Various embodiments of the liner may include various combinations of raised textures on the liner's bottom to allow for better fluid evaporation. In addition, the liner's side extension may include fluid guides to prevent fluids from escaping the liner by flowing off the ends of the side extension. The liner may be reinforced in various ways such as by increasing the thickness of at least a portion of the flexible material where reinforcement is desired or by incorporating less flexible materials into the liner. | 07-23-2009 |
20090288717 | BASEMENT SECURITY BUCKET - The present invention provides an open-topped flood-prevention sump well extension. A cylindrical wall placed around a sump pit extends above the floor level to the proximity of a sewer or septic drain. A connecting pipe automatically drains the overflow attendant to a malfunctioning or overloaded sump pump to the sewer or septic system. A means for preventing backflow of sewer discharge is provided by a one-way valve or a plumbing trap. An alarm system is provided for signaling rising water level. | 11-26-2009 |
20100175761 | Mounting plate - A mounting plate | 07-15-2010 |
20110023978 | Drain with Adjusting Frame - The invention relates to a drain, comprising: a container with a bottom surface and an upright edge along the periphery of the bottom surface; a discharge opening arranged in the bottom surface of the container; an adjusting frame placed on the container and having adjusting means for adjusting the height of the top side of the adjusting frame; wherein the adjusting frame fits within the upright edge and the adjusting frame is manufactured from strip material. | 02-03-2011 |
20110297249 | BASEMENT DRAINAGE CONDUIT - A basement drainage conduit for use in basement waterproofing systems. The conduit has one or two side elements with apertures to admit groundwater. The conduit may further include an intermediate element to provide additional support to the conduit structure. In embodiments where the intermediate element does not define apertures, a two-channel system may result to prevent cross-flow within the conduit. The conduit may be a modular assembly, the individual components of which may be separately manufactured for on-site installation and customization. Structural features of the conduit components, such as those defining a mating system, may facilitate assembly of the conduit. Radius elements may be provided to accommodate corners to result in a continuous drainage conduit along the perimeter of a basement, and ports may be strategically positioned to allow access to the conduit interior, such as for cleaning. | 12-08-2011 |
20120199215 | DRAIN LOCKING DEVICE FOR FLOOR DRAINS - A locking drain device for a floor drain comprises a top strainer, a cylindrical middle section having spreadable sides with slits in them, a frustoconical spreader, and a locking bolt, such that, when the spreader is drawn against the spreadable sides of the cylindrical middle section by tightening the locking bolt, the cylindrical sides will be spread to frictionally engage against the internal surface of a drain pipe to prevent inadvertent removal of the floor drain. | 08-09-2012 |
20120199216 | Drain Cover Adjuster - A drain or ducting adjustment system may include a plurality of shims to elevate or space a cover from a flange or base portion of the drain or ducting. Each shim may have a recess proximate its top end to receive the cover or a higher shim and engagement means such as a lip or threading to receive the base portion or a lower shim. Shims may be of various heights. Additionally, one or more shims may allow for an angled offset between the recess and lip, in the event that the base portion of the drain or ducting is not parallel to the ultimate substrate height. Preferably, the base of the recess and lip are generally parallel to their respective end surfaces and the recess and lip are generally cylindrical such that adjacent shims may be rotationally adjusted relative to one another to achieve a desired offset angle. | 08-09-2012 |
20130025708 | DRAIN COMPONENT - Drain component having a surface which in the installed state of the drain component may at least partially come in contact with one or several layers of a floor structure, wherein connecting means are at least partially arranged on the surface of the drain component for forming a connection to one or several layers of the floor structure. The drain component may include, for example, a tubular section ( | 01-31-2013 |
20130032224 | BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AND METHOD - A basement floor drain for use in basement waterproofing systems. The floor drain contains an upper chamber for collecting water, and an air resistant lower chamber to promote the establishment of a closed waterproofing system. A valve regulates flow of water from the upper chamber to the lower chamber. An outlet in the lower chamber may be fluidly connected to a basement sump to facilitate extraction of collected water. A basket may be included in a base of the upper chamber to protect the valve from clogging, and the basket may be removable to aid cleaning. The floor drain may be a modular assembly, multiple components of which may be coupled for customizable size and functionality. | 02-07-2013 |
20130174921 | DRAIN SYSTEM WITH ODOR TRAP AND RELATED METHODS - A floor drain system comprises a vertically extending drain pipe that includes an upper pipe section with a first inside diameter, a lower pipe section with a second inside diameter which is smaller than the first inside diameter, a cross-over section connecting the upper pipe section to the lower pipe section, and a flange section disposed in the end region of the upper pipe section. An odor stopper is detachably held by the lower pipe section. | 07-11-2013 |
20130240058 | Basement Sewer Drain Recovery and Discharge Device - Disclosed is a basement sewer drain pump housing that draws fluid from a drain and into a fluid housing, whereafter the fluid is discharged from the housing and out of the basement to prevent leakage through the floor drain. The device comprises a pickup tube having a fluid level sensor, which is placed within a sewer main drain or floor drain. The housing comprises an enclosed volume, a suction tube connected to the pickup tube, a suction pump, and a discharge pump. The pump is activated by a switch controlled by the pickup tube fluid sensor, whereby the fluid is drawn into the housing from the drain and discharged through a discharge pipe that terminates outside of the dwelling. The device operates from outlet power or battery power and serves as a basement drain pump device that prevents fluid and sewage backflow during power outages and plumbing blockages. | 09-19-2013 |
20140060669 | Buckle-connecting multifunctional decorative board - A buckle-connecting multifunctional decorative board, which can be applied on indoor ground, outdoor roof, or walls, comprises buckles provided at two sides thereof, and a tube-like chamber. The buckles simplify assembling of the decorative boards. The tube-like chamber receives a pipe or a cable. Therefore, a plurality of assembling operations can be finished at once to save construction time. The buckle-connecting multifunctional decorative board has functions of adjusting indoor temperature, receiving the pipe, melting snow on the roof, and heating water. The buckle-connecting multifunctional decorative board can be applied widely. | 03-06-2014 |
20140166129 | DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR USE IN BASEMENTS AND A METHOD FOR ITS INSTALLATION AND USE - A basement drainage system and method for its use comprising a combination of floor drains, poly drains and an exterior drainage system, wherein the exterior drainage system and poly drains can prevent water from entering the basement and wherein one or more floor drains can each transport water to one or more sump basins to be pumped out of a basement and away from a building. The present basement drainage system can effectively remove ground water located below a basement floor as well as water collected on the surface of the basement floor, and prevent ground water from entering the basement. | 06-19-2014 |
20140352810 | Water Drainage Device for a Sanitary Facility, Such as a Floor-Level Shower Area - A water drainage device for sanitary installations, such as in a walk-in shower stall. The device includes: a pan-shaped water drainage element that is fluidically connected or connectable, to a drain pipe; a channel cover that is inserted into the water drainage element and that covers the water drainage element; and at least one height adjustment unit for the channel cover that includes a foot part and a head part. | 12-04-2014 |
20140373943 | DRAIN VALVE - A drain valve allows for drainage of fluids while preventing backflow of gases from a drainage system through the drain valve. A drain valve can have a first, sealed position in which a component of the valve seals an opening through the valve and a second, open position in which the component of the valve is separated from the opening to allow a fluid to drain through the valve. When the fluid has drained through, the component of the valve can return to the closed position. The valve can include a pressure relief conduit to help equalize pressure across the valve and permit unrestrained draining of fluid through the valve. | 12-25-2014 |