Method of forming fluid channels on a bathtub

    公开(公告)号:US11433627B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-06

    申请号:US16577023

    申请日:2019-09-20

    申请人: Kohler Co.

    发明人: Kenneth Stout

    摘要: A method of forming a bathtub includes forming a core from a core material, coupling the core to a bathtub shell, applying a reinforcing material to the bathtub shell over the core to form a reinforcement structure, forming one or more openings in the bathtub shell, and substantially removing the core from between the bathtub shell and the reinforcement structure to define one or more fluid channels of the bathtub.

    Bathing installation fitting and grommet assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11324659B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-10

    申请号:US17076710

    申请日:2020-10-21

    IPC分类号: A61H33/00 A47K3/02

    摘要: A fitting assembly for installation in an opening in a tub shell wall of a bathing installation tub. A resilient grommet is sized to be inserted into the opening and has an interior peripheral recess defined in a wall portion, having a recess cross-sectional configuration. A fitting body has a protruding external rib having a rib cross-sectional configuration complimentary to the recess cross-sectional configuration, the rib positioned on the fitting body so that when the fitting body is inserted into the grommet, the rib is received into the recess on the grommet. The grommet and fitting are configured such that the recess and the rib are positioned behind the back surface of the shell wall when installed in the opening, and the grommet is compressed by the edge of the shell opening and pushed outwardly by the rib to lock the fitting into the shell opening.

    BATHING INSTALLATION FITTING AND GROMMET ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20220117840A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-21

    申请号:US17076710

    申请日:2020-10-21

    IPC分类号: A61H33/00 A47K3/02

    摘要: A fitting assembly for installation in an opening in a tub shell wall of a bathing installation tub. A resilient grommet is sized to be inserted into the opening and has an interior peripheral recess defined in a wall portion, having a recess cross-sectional configuration. A fitting body has a protruding external rib having a rib cross-sectional configuration complimentary to the recess cross-sectional configuration, the rib positioned on the fitting body so that when the fitting body is inserted into the grommet, the rib is received into the recess on the grommet. The grommet and fitting are configured such that the recess and the rib are positioned behind the back surface of the shell wall when installed in the opening, and the grommet is compressed by the edge of the shell opening and pushed outwardly by the rib to lock the fitting into the shell opening.

    Bathtub and method for emptying the same

    公开(公告)号:US11033155B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-15

    申请号:US15990804

    申请日:2018-05-28

    发明人: Hubert Brormann

    IPC分类号: A47K3/02 A47K3/074 A47K3/164

    摘要: A bathtub comprises a frame structure and a tub body. The tub body is pivotally accommodated at the frame structure wherein the tub body is pivotable between a bathing position and an emptying position. The method of emptying the bathtub is distinguished in that the tub body pivots from the bathing position to the emptying position. Another bathtub comprises a frame structure and at least one tub body, the tub body being accommodated on the frame structure and wherein a drainage device is disposed in the bottom of the tub body. The drainage device comprises at least one tube extending from the drain hole of the drainage device up to beneath the tub body.

    Shower pan and bathtub with curved outer edge and elevated threshold

    公开(公告)号:US10264925B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-23

    申请号:US15423854

    申请日:2017-02-03

    发明人: Leonard Eriksson

    IPC分类号: A47K3/40 A47K3/02

    摘要: Described is a prefabricated bathtub or shower pan with curved outer edges and an elevated threshold that act as returning points for water. More specifically, the bathtub or shower pan are formed to include a drain area surrounded by interior sides and a threshold dam. A side ledge is formed atop each of the interior sides, each side ledge having a top edge. Surrounding walls rise from the top edge of each side ledge. Further, the threshold dam has an angled top surface with a lower edge. Notably, the lower edge of the angled top surface is higher than the top edge of each of the side ledges to prevent any water from running from the side ledges onto the threshold dam. The bathtub or shower pan also include curved outer edges that transition from a side wall and onto the threshold dam to return water to the drain area.

    SHOWER PAN AND BATHTUB WITH CURVED OUTER EDGE AND ELEVATED THRESHOLD

    公开(公告)号:US20170215654A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-03

    申请号:US15423854

    申请日:2017-02-03

    发明人: LEONARD ERIKSSON

    IPC分类号: A47K3/40 A47K3/02

    CPC分类号: A47K3/40 A47K3/02

    摘要: Described is a prefabricated bathtub or shower pan with curved outer edges and an elevated threshold that act as returning points for water. More specifically, the bathtub or shower pan are formed to include a drain area surrounded by interior sides and a threshold dam. A side ledge is formed atop each of the interior sides, each side ledge having a top edge. Surrounding walls rise from the top edge of each side ledge. Further, the threshold dam has an angled top surface with a lower edge. Notably, the lower edge of the angled top surface is higher than the top edge of each of the side ledges to prevent, any water from running from the side ledges onto the threshold dam. The bathtub or shower pan also include curved outer edges that transition from a side wall and onto the threshold dam to return water to the drain area.