Closet flange with bolt support
US11186977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03D11/16
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A closet flange configured to secure a toilet to a drain pipe. The closet flange includes a body portion and a flange portion. The flange portion extends radially outward from an upper end of the body portion. The flange portion comprises at least one slot and a shoulder. The at least one slot extends along the flange portion from a receiving end to a retaining end. The at least one slot has an opening that extends from the receiving end to the retaining end. The shoulder is positioned below the opening of the at least one slot and extends from the receiving end to the retaining end. The shoulder includes a support surface that extends at an angle offset from the upper surface of the flange portion.
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