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Leak detecting surface protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-02-25
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Granted: 1993-04-06
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Expires: 2012-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A device comprised of impervious material, sloping back to front, for collecting leakage from plumbing fixtures and waste and supply lines that will protect the surface on which said device is installed on or built into, such as but not limited to sink cabinetry and flooring underneath, from damage with an area at the front of the liquid collection receptacle for leakage accumulation and leakage detection, as well as providing a horizontal support surface to maintain storage capabilities.
Inventors
- 👤 David R. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:13
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/18; E03C1/186; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/5762
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A tray device for collecting and detecting fluid leakage from plumbing fixtures and waste and supply lines comprising: a tray structure having a sloping horizontal surface surrounded by side walls, a back wall and a front wall, said sloping horizontal surface extending downwardly from said back wall to said front wall; an accummulation and detection trough at the bottom of said sloping horizontal surface to receive any fluid leakage collected on said sloping horizontal surface and running down said surface to said trough; and a plurality of spaced parallel fins on said sloping horizontal surface, said fins extending from said back wall to said accummulation and detection trough where said fins have horizontal surfaces for receiving and supporting articles above said sloping horizontal surface, whereby any fluid leakage is collected between said fins on said sloping horizontal surface, thereby locating a leaking plumbing fixture above the point where a fluid leakage is isolated between certain fins and runs down said sloping horizontal surface to said trough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A tray device for collecting and detecting fluid leakage from plumbing fixtures and waste and supply lines comprising: a tray structure having a sloping horizontal surface surrounded by side walls, a back wall and a front wall, said sloping horizontal surface extending downwardly from said back wall to said front wall; an accummulation and detection trough at the bottom of said sloping horizontal surface to receive any fluid leakage collected on said sloping horizontal surface and running down said surface to said trough; and a plurality of spaced parallel fins on said sloping horizontal surface, said fins extending from said back wall to said accummulation and detection trough where said fins have horizontal surfaces for receiving and supporting articles above said sloping horizontal surface, whereby any fluid leakage is collected between said fins on said sloping horizontal surface, thereby locating a leaking plumbing fixture above the point where a fluid leakage is isolated between certain fins and runs down said sloping horizontal surface to said trough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tray device as in claim 1 wherein said sloping horizontal surface having a top side and a botton side, and a plurality of reinforcing support means integral with said bottom side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A tray device as in claim 2 wherein said tray device having reinforcing where said side walls meet said front wall and mid points of back wall, said reinforcements having aperatures for receiving fastener means to secure said tray to a cabinet support surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tray device as in claim 2 wherein said front wall and said backwall have horizontal flange means to fasten said tray device in a cabinet in place of a cabinet supporting surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tray device as in claim 4 wherein said tray device is molded from a material including a rubber composition and a plastic composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tray device as in claim 3 wherein said tray device is molded from a material including a rubber composition and a plastic composition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A tray device as in claim 2 wherein said tray device is molded from a material including a rubber composition and a plastic composition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
139 words
A tray device for collecting and detecting fluid leakage from plumbing fixtures and waste and supply lines comprising: a tray structure having a sloping horizontal surface surrounded by side walls, a back wall and a front wall, said sloping horizontal surface extending downwardly from said back wall to said front wall; an accummulation and detecting trough at the bottom of said sloping horizontal surface to receive any fluid leakage collected on said sloping horizontal surface and running down said surface to said trough; and a horizontal open grate means extending above said sloping horizontal surface, said horizontal open grate means having a first end and a second end, vertical support means extending downwardly from said first and second ends to support said horizontal open grate above said sloping horizontal surface to receive and support articles on a cabinet surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
139 words
A tray device for collecting and detecting fluid leakage from plumbing fixtures and waste and supply lines comprising: a tray structure having a sloping horizontal surface surrounded by side walls, a back wall and a front wall, said sloping horizontal surface extending downwardly from said back wall to said front wall; an accummulation and detecting trough at the bottom of said sloping horizontal surface to receive any fluid leakage collected on said sloping horizontal surface and running down said surface to said trough; and a horizontal open grate means extending above said sloping horizontal surface, said horizontal open grate means having a first end and a second end, vertical support means extending downwardly from said first and second ends to support said horizontal open grate above said sloping horizontal surface to receive and support articles on a cabinet surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
A tray device as in claim 8 wherein said tray device having reinforcing where said side walls meet said front wall and mid points of said back wall, said reinforcements having aperatures for receiving fastener means to secure said tray to a cabinet support surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
181 words
A tray device for collecting and detecting fluid leakage from plumbing fixtures and waste and supply lines comprising: a tray structure having a sloping horizontal surface used in place of a cabinet floor, surrounded by two side walls, a front wall and terminating in a flange at the back end, said front wall and said side walls bent horizontally at a 90° angle across a cabinet floor structure which supports the said front, sides and back of the device, said sloping horizontal surface extending downwardly from said back flange to said front wall; an accummulation and detecting trough at the bottom of said sloping horizontal surface to receive any fluid leakage collected on said sloping horizontal surface and running down said surface to said trough; and a horizontal open grate means spanning above said sloping horizontal surface, said horizontal open grate means supported vertically by said supporting structure covered by said front wall, said side walls, and said back flange, said horizontal open grate means above said sloping horizontal surface to receive and support articles typically placed on a cabinet surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
181 words
A tray device for collecting and detecting fluid leakage from plumbing fixtures and waste and supply lines comprising: a tray structure having a sloping horizontal surface used in place of a cabinet floor, surrounded by two side walls, a front wall and terminating in a flange at the back end, said front wall and said side walls bent horizontally at a 90° angle across a cabinet floor structure which supports the said front, sides and back of the device, said sloping horizontal surface extending downwardly from said back flange to said front wall; an accummulation and detecting trough at the bottom of said sloping horizontal surface to receive any fluid leakage collected on said sloping horizontal surface and running down said surface to said trough; and a horizontal open grate means spanning above said sloping horizontal surface, said horizontal open grate means supported vertically by said supporting structure covered by said front wall, said side walls, and said back flange, said horizontal open grate means above said sloping horizontal surface to receive and support articles typically placed on a cabinet surface.
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