U-shaped closet flange
US9103106B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B96/061
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The U-shaped closet flange is an auxiliary closet flange for use with a toilet that is seated onto an existing closet flange. The U-shaped closet flange fits around the rear base of a toilet from above the floor surface, and which improves the overall stability of the toilet by encircling the rear base of the toilet as well as across tops of opposing side lips of said base of said toilet. The U-shaped closet flange includes two generally parallel members that include grooves thereon to accommodate varying locales of bolts and bolt holes that extend up through the base of the toilet. The parallel members each include parallel base members that engage the floor surface, and interconnect with a cross member. Holes provided on the U-shaped closet flange enable screws to secure both the U-shaped closet flange and toilet in place to the surrounding floor.
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