US3701172A
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Plumbing installation jig
Assignee: Bradley Corp
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Filing: 1971-03-31
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1991-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A plumbing installation jig is provided for the rapid installation of plumbing fixtures which is adaptable for either poured concrete or Gunite walls. The device includes a metal plate having a plurality of sleeves thereon having the correct size and configuration for the fixture to be mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Mcclenahan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:14
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D11/00; E03D11/13; E03D11/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A plumbing fixture jig for the rapid and accurate installation of plumbing fixtures in a concrete wall comprising in combination: a. a metal plate roughly conforming in size to a plumbing fixture, b. a plurality of openings in said plate, said openings corresponding in size and location to desired piping and fastening means for a plumbing fixture, c. a plurality of sleeves extending from said openings, said sleeves being of a length equal to the desired thickness of a concrete wall to be formed on the jig, and d. means on said plate for accurately locating and aligning said jig on a wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A plumbing fixture jig for the rapid and accurate installation of plumbing fixtures in a concrete wall comprising in combination: a. a metal plate roughly conforming in size to a plumbing fixture, b. a plurality of openings in said plate, said openings corresponding in size and location to desired piping and fastening means for a plumbing fixture, c. a plurality of sleeves extending from said openings, said sleeves being of a length equal to the desired thickness of a concrete wall to be formed on the jig, and d. means on said plate for accurately locating and aligning said jig on a wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein each of the sleeves has a knock-out plug therein at the end opposite the end to which the sleeve is fastened to the plate whereby said knock-out plugs prevent the entry of concrete during construction and can be removed to leave clear openings after the jig is in place and concrete has hardened.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A plumbing fixture jig as in claim 2, wherein said knock out plugs are cup-shaped and are fitted within the end of the sleeves.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |