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US3827088A
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Bathtub filler and shower appliance
Assignee: CRANDA CORP
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Filing: 1972-10-24
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A bathtub filler and shower appliance adapted to be mounted vertically on a wall adjacent a bathtub, the appliance having a tub filler spout on the lower portion, a shower head on the upper portion and a faucet means and a diverter valve between the spout and shower head. The appliance also has concealed ducts for connection to hot and cold water lines, and concealed ducts within the appliance interconnecting the faucet means, the diverter valve, the spout and the shower head.
Inventors
- 👤 D Arnold
- 👤 R Ritzenthaler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:23
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/0408; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A bathtub filler and shower appliance, comprising: an elongated panel assembly adapted to be mounted vertically on a wall adjacent a bathtub, said panel assembly having a front face portion and marginal flanges extending rearwardly therefrom to engage the wall and define a space sufficiently large to enclose the portions of the following elements disposed behind said front face portion; a tub filler spout on the lower portion of said panel assembly; a shower head on the upper portion of said panel assembly; a faucet means and diverter valve on said panel assembly between said spout and said shower head, said faucet means having supply ducts behind said front face portion adapted to be connected to hot and cold water lines; and ducts behind said front face portion of said panel assembly interconnecting said faucet means, said diverter valve, said spout and said shower head; whereby the appliance is mountable on a wall without breaking into the wall except for an opening for said supply ducts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A bathtub filler and shower appliance, comprising: an elongated panel assembly adapted to be mounted vertically on a wall adjacent a bathtub, said panel assembly having a front face portion and marginal flanges extending rearwardly therefrom to engage the wall and define a space sufficiently large to enclose the portions of the following elements disposed behind said front face portion; a tub filler spout on the lower portion of said panel assembly; a shower head on the upper portion of said panel assembly; a faucet means and diverter valve on said panel assembly between said spout and said shower head, said faucet means having supply ducts behind said front face portion adapted to be connected to hot and cold water lines; and ducts behind said front face portion of said panel assembly interconnecting said faucet means, said diverter valve, said spout and said shower head; whereby the appliance is mountable on a wall without breaking into the wall except for an opening for said supply ducts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
87 words
The bathtub filler and shower appliance of claim 1 wherein said panel assembly includes a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the wall, lower and upper panel parts secured to said mounting plate, said panel parts each spaced forwardly of said mounting plate a non-adjustable distance and having an opening aligned with an adjacent end portion of said mounting plate whereby means securing said mounting plate to the wall may be manipulated from the front of said panel assembly, and removable plug members for said openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The bathtub filler and shower appliance of claim 2 wherein the adjoining ends of said lower and upper panel parts have an abutting joint, the end of one of said panel parts being offset rearwardly to provide an overlap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The bathtub filler and shower appliance of claim 3 with the addition of a soap dish integral with the upper end portion of said lower panel part, said soap dish substantially concealing the joint between saId upper and lower panel parts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The bathtub filler and shower appliance of claim 1 with the addition of a combined soap dish and grab bar centrally located on said panel assembly, said combined soap dish and grab bar projecting forwardly of said panel assembly and said grab bar constituting the front wall of said soap dish.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |