EP2518228A3 - Device for concealing a plate associated with overflow plumbing - Google Patents

Device for concealing a plate associated with overflow plumbing Download PDF

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EP2518228A3
EP2518228A3 EP12002970.7A EP12002970A EP2518228A3 EP 2518228 A3 EP2518228 A3 EP 2518228A3 EP 12002970 A EP12002970 A EP 12002970A EP 2518228 A3 EP2518228 A3 EP 2518228A3
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concealing
overflow
plate associated
plate
plumbing
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP2518228A2 (en
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Wiliam T. Ball
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WCM Industries Inc
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WCM Industries Inc
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/24—Overflow devices for basins or baths
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/24—Overflow devices for basins or baths
    • E03C1/244—Separate devices to be placed on the outlet opening
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/24—Overflow devices for basins or baths
    • E03C2001/2406—Overflow alarm devices

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Sink And Installation For Waste Water (AREA)
  • Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)

Abstract

An overflow plate concealing device (54) for bathtubs that is associated with a plate of an overflow (42) system of the bathtub. This aspect of the invention allows the overflow plate (42) to be concealed to allow the user to alter the aesthetic appearance of their bathtub or repair the same.
EP12002970.7A 2011-04-26 2012-04-26 Device for concealing a plate associated with overflow plumbing Withdrawn EP2518228A3 (en)

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US201161479063P 2011-04-26 2011-04-26

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EP2518228A2 EP2518228A2 (en) 2012-10-31
EP2518228A3 true EP2518228A3 (en) 2014-04-23

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EP12002970.7A Withdrawn EP2518228A3 (en) 2011-04-26 2012-04-26 Device for concealing a plate associated with overflow plumbing

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Citations (3)

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GB2338184A (en) * 1998-11-24 1999-12-15 Mark Charles Forbes Plug for a liquid container
US6192531B1 (en) * 1999-12-01 2001-02-27 Lsp Products Group, Inc. Tub overflow waste assembly
US20030000012A1 (en) * 2000-06-13 2003-01-02 Wcm Industries, Inc. Overflow assembly for bathtubs and the like

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US5890241A (en) 1998-02-24 1999-04-06 Wcm Industries, Inc. Method and means for installing overflow outlets to bathtubs and the like
US6317906B1 (en) 1998-03-10 2001-11-20 Wcm Industries, Inc. Strainer assembly for bathtub drains and the like
US6138298A (en) 1999-03-01 2000-10-31 Wcm Industries, Inc. Clip on fluid overflow plate for bathtubs
US6148454A (en) 1999-03-04 2000-11-21 Wcm Industries, Inc. Solenoid control for a bathtub waste water drain
US6154898A (en) 1999-05-19 2000-12-05 Wcm Industries, Inc. Wastewater drain control for fluid compartments
US6173459B1 (en) 1999-05-26 2001-01-16 Wcm Industries, Inc. Control for a bathtub waste water drain
US8302220B2 (en) 2000-06-13 2012-11-06 Wcm Industries, Inc. Method and apparatus for assembling and sealing bathtub overflow and waste water ports
US7503083B2 (en) 2005-08-23 2009-03-17 Wcm Industries, Inc. Means for covering the flange of a waste water strainer
US20080196161A1 (en) 2004-10-22 2008-08-21 Wcm Industries, Inc. Flexible Bathtub Waste Pipe Assembly for Bathtubs and the Like
US6226806B1 (en) 2000-08-02 2001-05-08 Wcm Industries, Inc. Waste water strainer and valve
US6418570B1 (en) 2001-04-04 2002-07-16 Wcm Industries, Inc. Drain closure
US6546573B1 (en) 2002-07-17 2003-04-15 Wcm Industries, Inc. Drain cover assembly
US6675407B1 (en) 2002-11-08 2004-01-13 Wcm Industries, Inc. Solenoid activated bathtub drain closure
US6681420B1 (en) 2002-12-03 2004-01-27 Wcm Industries, Inc. Method and apparatus for installing a bathtub assembly
US20070039098A1 (en) 2005-08-19 2007-02-22 Wcm Industries, Inc. Bath drain closure assembly
US7451502B2 (en) 2005-08-23 2008-11-18 Wcm Industries, Inc. Bath drain closure assembly
US20080047060A1 (en) 2006-08-22 2008-02-28 Wcm Industries, Inc. Control for a bathtub waste water drain
JP5897379B2 (en) 2012-03-30 2016-03-30 住友電工デバイス・イノベーション株式会社 Semiconductor surface processing method

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2338184A (en) * 1998-11-24 1999-12-15 Mark Charles Forbes Plug for a liquid container
US6192531B1 (en) * 1999-12-01 2001-02-27 Lsp Products Group, Inc. Tub overflow waste assembly
US20030000012A1 (en) * 2000-06-13 2003-01-02 Wcm Industries, Inc. Overflow assembly for bathtubs and the like

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EP2518228A2 (en) 2012-10-31
CA2775487C (en) 2019-06-04

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