Patent classifications
Y10T137/698
Rainwater collection assembly
A rainwater collection assembly for collecting rainwater includes a reservoir that is mountable to a wall of a building and the reservoir has an inlet that is in fluid communication with a downspout of a gutter system of the building to direct rainwater into the reservoir for storage. The reservoir has a pair of outlets each being integrated therein to release the rainwater from the reservoir. A spigot is fluidly integrated into the reservoir to release the rainwater from the reservoir when the spigot is opened. An intake pipe is fluidly coupled to the inlet in the reservoir and the intake pipe can be fluidly coupled to a downspout of the gutter system for directing the rainwater into the reservoir.
Hydrant mounting bracket
A mounting bracket for a hydrant that is fully concealed by the hydrant head. The mounting bracket is fastened to the structure and includes tabs which engage the hydrant head to tightly secure the hydrant to the structure. The hydrant head includes a structure engaging periphery such that the mounting screws are fully concealed and protected from the environment.
Modular plumbing box system and methods of mounting the same
A system of modular boxes as shown and described can be interconnected directly to one another via connectors that are integrally molded with the sidewalls of the boxes. The connectors of the boxes may include fastener receiving apertures for receiving a stud-mounting fastener therethrough. The connectors are thin and flexible, such that insertion and forcible tightening of a fastener through the aperture will cause a compressive force to be exerted between the interconnected boxes to maintain their spatial relationship and to maintain their interconnection. A further feature of the modular boxes of the system are anti-rotation members and receivers that are integrally molded to the side walls of the boxes. The anti-rotation members and receivers interact with one another at the point of connection between the boxes to prevent the boxes from flexing, rotating, or otherwise moving with respect to one another post-installation.
PLUMBING FIXTURE FITTING WITH MOUNTING SYSTEM
The present invention provides a plumbing fixture fitting with a mounting system.
SHOWER
A shower assembly includes an inlet port, a reservoir, and a plurality of drop outlet ports. The inlet port is configured to receive a flow of water from a water source. The reservoir is configured to receive the flow of water from the inlet port. Each drop outlet port of the plurality of drop outlet ports includes an inlet, an outlet, and a bore extending therebetween. The shower assembly is configured such that, even when the reservoir receives the flow of water at a maximum inlet flow rate, the drop outlet ports only produce discrete water drops. A first plurality of the drop outlet ports is configured to produce only discrete water drops having a first size and a second plurality of the drop outlet ports is configured to produce only discrete water drops having a second size that is greater than the first size.
FLUSHING STATION FOR A RING-PIPE OR SERIES-PIPE SYSTEM, RING-PIPE SYSTEM AS WELL AS SERIES-PIPE SYSTEM
A flushing station for a ring-pipe or series-pipe system, comprises a cold water port for connecting a cold-water pipe, a hot water port for connecting a hot water pipe, and a waste water port, wherein the cold-water port and the hot water port are fluidicly coupled to the waste water port. The cold-water port, the hot water port and the waste water port are assigned to a bottom side of the flushing station.
Plumbing supply line mounting and finish panel assembly
A plumbing finish panel assembly, for connecting a water supply line in a wall to fixture supply lines, comprises a mounting panel having a supply line opening formed therethrough and a finish ring for presenting a clean finished appearance to the assembly. A supply line connector assembly is securable to the mounting panel through the supply line opening and enables selective orientation of a tailpiece for connection to the supply line. An outlet end of the supply line connector assembly provides a threaded coupling to which a valve or hose may be coupled. The panel assembly may be provided in plate or box configuration.
Shower
A shower assembly includes an inlet, a reservoir, a plurality of first outlets, and a plurality of second outlets. The inlet is for receiving water from a water source, and is configured to restrict water flow from the water source to a maximum inlet flow rate. The reservoir receives from the inlet. The plurality of first outlets are configured to pass water from the reservoir. The plurality of second outlets are configured to selectively pass water from the reservoir. The shower assembly is configured for a user to selectively control whether water passes through the plurality of second outlets. A sum of a first collective flow rate of the plurality of first outlets and a second collective flow rate of the plurality of second outlets is greater than the maximum inlet flow rate.
Rainwater Collection Assembly
A rainwater collection assembly for collecting rainwater includes a reservoir that is mountable to a wall of a building and the reservoir has an inlet that is in fluid communication with a downspout of a gutter system of the building to direct rainwater into the reservoir for storage. The reservoir has a pair of outlets each being integrated therein to release the rainwater from the reservoir. A spigot is fluidly integrated into the reservoir to release the rainwater from the reservoir when the spigot is opened. An intake pipe is fluidly coupled to the inlet in the reservoir and the intake pipe can be fluidly coupled to a downspout of the gutter system for directing the rainwater into the reservoir.
Freeze frame
A freeze frame to protect an outdoor faucet and hose when the outside temperature dips below freezing is disclosed. The frame comprises a first box and a second box. The two boxes are held-together using one or more spring-loaded hinge. The first box has a cavity and a pair of padlock tabs at its upper portion. The second box comprises a cavity and a pair of lock hasps at its lower portion. The cavity of each box forms a hole, which allows the hose to remain connected to the hose bib. The frame further comprises a closed-cell foam gasket with one or more mounting flanges. The gasket is configured to mount the second box to the dwelling wall using one or more fasteners. The first box is configured to cover and secure the water pipe connection surrounded by the second box.