US3674288A
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Closet bend stabilizer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-20
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A closet bend stabilizer that receives the closet bend and is embedded into a cement slab surrounding the closet bend. The closet bend stabilizer serves to reduce the movement of the closet bend installed in the opening of the cement slab. Toward this end, the closet bend stabilizer comprises a horizontally disposed plate formed with a central opening of suitable dimension to receive the closet bend. In addition, the stabilizer includes a plurality of reduced diameter openings on each side of the central opening to improve its fixed relation within the cement slab. Below the horizontal plate and surrounding the central opening is a tapered flange to facilitate the stabilizer receiving the closet bend. The stabilizer is sealed or caused to adhere to the closet bend by a suitable adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 Billy W Babb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:45
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D11/00; E03D11/13; E03D11/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
In combination: a. a closet bend adapted to be partially installed in an opening formed in cement; b. a stabilizer comprising a flat plate with an opening therethrough for receiving said closet bend and adapted to be installed in the cement for reducing movement of said bend while said closet bend is disposed in the opening formed in the cement; c. said closet bend being formed with an upright portion and said flat plate of said stabilizer being arranged to engage said upright portion while embedded horizontally in the cement; d. said plate being formed with a plurality of openings, each of said openings of said flat plate being of a diameter less than the diameter of said opening for receiving said closet bend for improving the maintenance of said stabilizer in cement; and e. an adhesive between and engaging said flat plate of said stabilizer and upright portion of said closet bend adhesively fixedly securing said flat plate of said stabilizer to said upright portion of said closet bend.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
In combination: a. a closet bend adapted to be partially installed in an opening formed in cement; b. a stabilizer comprising a flat plate with an opening therethrough for receiving said closet bend and adapted to be installed in the cement for reducing movement of said bend while said closet bend is disposed in the opening formed in the cement; c. said closet bend being formed with an upright portion and said flat plate of said stabilizer being arranged to engage said upright portion while embedded horizontally in the cement; d. said plate being formed with a plurality of openings, each of said openings of said flat plate being of a diameter less than the diameter of said opening for receiving said closet bend for improving the maintenance of said stabilizer in cement; and e. an adhesive between and engaging said flat plate of said stabilizer and upright portion of said closet bend adhesively fixedly securing said flat plate of said stabilizer to said upright portion of said closet bend.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
A stabilizer comprising; a. a flat member with a first opening formed therethrough for receiving the upright portion of a closet bend; b. said flat member being formed with a plurality of openings, each of said openings being of a diameter less than the diameter of said first opening and being disposed on each side of said first opening; c. a wall formEd in said flat member surrounding said first opening, said wall being of a diameter to engage the upright portion of the closet bend; and d. an adhesive on said wall formed in said flat member, said adhesive surrounding said first opening fixedly securing said flat member of said stabilizer to said upright portion of the closet bend.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
A stabilizer comprising; a. a flat member with a first opening formed therethrough for receiving the upright portion of a closet bend; b. said flat member being formed with a plurality of openings, each of said openings being of a diameter less than the diameter of said first opening and being disposed on each side of said first opening; c. a wall formEd in said flat member surrounding said first opening, said wall being of a diameter to engage the upright portion of the closet bend; and d. an adhesive on said wall formed in said flat member, said adhesive surrounding said first opening fixedly securing said flat member of said stabilizer to said upright portion of the closet bend.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A stabilizer as claimed in claim 2 and comprising a tapered flange surrounding said first opening below said wall for facilitating the installation of the stabilizer on a closet bend.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 and comprising a tapered flange surrounding said opening for receiving said closet bend to facilitate the installation of said stabilizer on said closet bend.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |