Molded wall unit including a corner bracket
US9504359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/776
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bathroom wall unit includes a molded wall panel formed of a polymer and defining a recessed pocket. A flexible substrate supporting mosaic tiles is illustratively coupled to a rear wall of the recessed pocket. Surface treatment is illustratively provided within linear indentations in the wall panel to simulate grout lines. A corner bracket illustratively includes first and second trios of arms supporting seals and defining first, second, and third recesses for receiving mounting flanges of a pair of wall panels and a locking device of an inner sealing body to provide additional seals with the wall panels.
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