Water closet bolt
US7954179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE03D11/16
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A water closet bolt comprises an upper end and a lower end with a threaded body extending therebetween. The lower end includes an oblong foot and the upper end includes a male or female notch for visually indicating the orientation of the long axis of the oblong foot. The notch also serves as a gripping surface to aid the installer in the installation of the toilet. Furthermore, the bottom of the notch acts as a break-off point to aid the installer in removing an excess portion of the bolt after the completing the installation.
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