US3896510A
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Apparatus for installing a water closet bowl
Assignee: Connell Joseph F O
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Filing: 1973-09-10
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1993-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A mounting base assembly provides for locating a water closet bowl in a raised position relative to a rough flooring through which is located a waste pipe aperture and a waste pipe. The mounting base assembly includes a rigid enclosure body defined by an outer continuous side wall portion having an upper bearing edge of a shape coinciding with the shape of the water closet bowl at its bottom section. Bracket fastening means provide for locating the outer side wall portion in a solidly secure and leveled relationship with an uneven surface of flooring. A closet flange is supported within the outer side wall portion of the base in a position to be concentrically oriented with the waste pipe when the base is secured in place. The closet flange is sealably mounted around the upper end of the waste pipe and receives a waste end or horn of the water closet bowl in a sealed and solidly fixed position which resists rocking movement or other displacement. A reinforcing rib integral with the base, and transversely disposed therein, imparts increased strength and rigidity to the base and also provides an upper bearing surface for additional bearing stability of the bowl.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph F O'connell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; E; E03; E03D; E03D11/00; E03D11/13; E03D11/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
283 words
Apparatus for use with a water closet bowl of the class which is recessed at its underside to provide a tubular waste discharge portion, an outer flat bottom edge extending around the waste discharge portion in spaced relationship thereto, and a bridging section transversely disposed between the tubular waste portion and the front end of the water closet and having a lower bearing surface lying in a plane passing through the bottom surface of the said bearing rim, said apparatus comprising a mounting base for receiving and supporting said outer bearing rim portion of the water closet immediately above the surface of a floor which is formed with an opening for a section of soil pipe projecting upwardly therethrough, said mounting base including an enclosure body having a flat bottom surface constructed and arranged to surround the said soil pipe opening and soil pipe, the upper side of said enclosure body presenting a continuous flat rim portion which is formed of a shape complementary to the bearing rim of the water closet, a reinforcing rib rigidly connected between two opposite sides of the continuous rim portion and being formed with a flat retaining surface arranged to fit against the underside of the said bridging section of the water closet, fastening means located through the said reinforcing rib for solidly anchoring the rib to the said floor, a supporting ring member located inside of the enclosure body, fastening means for holding the ring member in spaced relation to two opposite sides of the enclosure body, screw means located transversely through the reinforcing rib and engaged in the supporting ring for detachably retaining another side thereof and a closet flange element contained within the ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
283 words
Apparatus for use with a water closet bowl of the class which is recessed at its underside to provide a tubular waste discharge portion, an outer flat bottom edge extending around the waste discharge portion in spaced relationship thereto, and a bridging section transversely disposed between the tubular waste portion and the front end of the water closet and having a lower bearing surface lying in a plane passing through the bottom surface of the said bearing rim, said apparatus comprising a mounting base for receiving and supporting said outer bearing rim portion of the water closet immediately above the surface of a floor which is formed with an opening for a section of soil pipe projecting upwardly therethrough, said mounting base including an enclosure body having a flat bottom surface constructed and arranged to surround the said soil pipe opening and soil pipe, the upper side of said enclosure body presenting a continuous flat rim portion which is formed of a shape complementary to the bearing rim of the water closet, a reinforcing rib rigidly connected between two opposite sides of the continuous rim portion and being formed with a flat retaining surface arranged to fit against the underside of the said bridging section of the water closet, fastening means located through the said reinforcing rib for solidly anchoring the rib to the said floor, a supporting ring member located inside of the enclosure body, fastening means for holding the ring member in spaced relation to two opposite sides of the enclosure body, screw means located transversely through the reinforcing rib and engaged in the supporting ring for detachably retaining another side thereof and a closet flange element contained within the ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structure according to claim 1 in which the closet flange member includes a cover member detachably secured at the upper side thereof for excluding foreign material from entering the flange opening prior to installation of the water closet bowl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structure according to claim 1 in which the reinforcing rib is formed with fastening apertures through which are received closet bolts are securing the water closet bowl is tightly engaged relationship with the upper side of the reinforcing rib.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
A structure according to claim 3 in which the fastening means for holding the said supporting ring member in spaced relation to two opposite sides of the enclosure body consists in vertically disposed brackets having lower fastening elements for attaching the brackets to the said floor and upper fastening elements for connecting the brackets with respective ring portions. said brackets and their respective fastenings cooperating with the said screw means in the reinforcing rib to secure the supporting ring member in spaced relationship inside the enclosure body with the upper side of the ring lying in the plane of the upper side of the enclosure body and the reinforcing rib.
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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) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |