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Bathtub valve fixture module
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-11-21
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Granted: 1987-04-07
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Expires: 2005-11-21
Abstract
Abstract The faucets and associated faucet structure of a bathtub assembly are mounted on a cover plate which is, in turn, hingably and slidably attached to a frame member which is secured to wall structure adjacent the normal location of the faucets. Flexible connecting lines extend between the faucet structure and water supply lines. To repair or replace the faucets and/or associated faucet structure, the plate member is first pulled away from the wall and then pivoted to allow access to the faucets and associated faucet structures.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles M. McGhee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:04
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/021; E03C1/04; E03C1/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A bathtub valve fixture module for attachment within a cavity in wall structure adjacent a bathtub assembly and for being coupled to a hot water supply conduit and a cold water supply conduit, said module comprising: (a) an elongated, flexible hot water connecting line attached to said hot water supply conduit; (b) an elongated, flexible cold water connecting line attached to said cold water supply conduit; (c) a valve fixture means attached to said hot water connecting line and said cold water connecting line for controlling the flow of hot and cold water to said bathtub assembly; (d) a cover plate attached to said valve fixture means; (e) slide means slidably attached relative to said wall structure for movement between an in position and an out position; and (f) hinge means attached to said cover plate and to said slide means for allowing said cover plate to pivot between a closed position and an open position when said slide means is in said out position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A bathtub valve fixture module for attachment within a cavity in wall structure adjacent a bathtub assembly and for being coupled to a hot water supply conduit and a cold water supply conduit, said module comprising: (a) an elongated, flexible hot water connecting line attached to said hot water supply conduit; (b) an elongated, flexible cold water connecting line attached to said cold water supply conduit; (c) a valve fixture means attached to said hot water connecting line and said cold water connecting line for controlling the flow of hot and cold water to said bathtub assembly; (d) a cover plate attached to said valve fixture means; (e) slide means slidably attached relative to said wall structure for movement between an in position and an out position; and (f) hinge means attached to said cover plate and to said slide means for allowing said cover plate to pivot between a closed position and an open position when said slide means is in said out position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The fixture module of claim 1 in which is included a frame member fixably attached to said wall structure, said slide means being slidably attached to said frame member for movement between said in and out positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fixture module of claim 2 in which said frame member includes bracket means for slidably receiving said slide means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The fixture module of claim 3 in which said bathtub assembly includes a shower head and a shower head supply conduit; and in which is included an elongated, flexible shower head connecting line attached to said shower head supply conduit and to said valve fixture means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fixture module of claim 4 in which said valve fixture means includes hot and cold water faucet means for regulating the flow of hot and cold water to said bathtub assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The fixture module of claim 5 in which is included hot and cold water cut-off valve means attached to said hot and cold water supply conduits for cutting off the flow of hot and cold water to said hot and cold water faucet means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixture module of claim 6 in which said frame means includes a box member for enclosing said cavity within said wall structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fixture module of claim 7 in which said box member has a plurality of apertures therethrough for allowing said hot and cold water supply conduits and said shower head supply lines to extend therethrough.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fixture of claim 1 in which said cover plate has a recessed center to fit within said cavity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
204 words
The bathtub valve fixture module for attachment within a cavity in wall structure adjacent a bathtub assembly and for being coupled to a hot water supply conduit and a cold water supply conduit, said module comprising: (a) an elongated, flexible hot water connecting line for being attached to said hot water supply conduit; (b) an elongated, flexible cold water connecting line for being attached to said cold water supply conduit; (c) a valve fixture means attached to said hot water connecting line and said cold water connecting line for controlling the flow of hot and cold water to said bathtub assembly; (d) a cover plate attached to said valve fixture means; (e) a frame member for being fixedly attached to said wall structure adjacent said bathtub assembly,said hot water supply conduit and said cold water supply conduit; (f) slide means for being slidably attached to said frame member for movement between an in position and an out position; and (g) hinge means attached to said cover plate and to said slide means for allowing said cover plate to pivot when said slide means is in said out position between a closed position and an open position to allow access to said valve fixture means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
204 words
The bathtub valve fixture module for attachment within a cavity in wall structure adjacent a bathtub assembly and for being coupled to a hot water supply conduit and a cold water supply conduit, said module comprising: (a) an elongated, flexible hot water connecting line for being attached to said hot water supply conduit; (b) an elongated, flexible cold water connecting line for being attached to said cold water supply conduit; (c) a valve fixture means attached to said hot water connecting line and said cold water connecting line for controlling the flow of hot and cold water to said bathtub assembly; (d) a cover plate attached to said valve fixture means; (e) a frame member for being fixedly attached to said wall structure adjacent said bathtub assembly,said hot water supply conduit and said cold water supply conduit; (f) slide means for being slidably attached to said frame member for movement between an in position and an out position; and (g) hinge means attached to said cover plate and to said slide means for allowing said cover plate to pivot when said slide means is in said out position between a closed position and an open position to allow access to said valve fixture means.
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