IP Library Granted Patent US 7,424,754
Granted Patent B2
US 7,424,754 · App. 10/325,540 · Granted Sep 16, 2008

Water-proof joint for tub and shower surrounds

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,424,754
App. No.
10/325,540
Granted
Sep 16, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A molded tub and surround which is formed of a multiple of portions. Wall portions meet a tub portion at a joint with a retaining ledge which extends inward toward a tub bowl from a flange. A ledge interface within the bottom of the wall portions engages the ledge. An angled interface surface is located directly in front of the ledge and slopes downward toward the bowl. A shallow interface within the bottom of the wall portions engages the angled interface surface.

Claims (3)

1. A tub surround comprising:

a first wall portion; and

a tub portion comprising a flange, a deck, and a retaining ledge therebetween, said first wall portion engageable with said retaining ledge and an angled interface surface adjacent said retaining ledge, said angled interface surface angled away from said retaining ledge at approximately 7 degrees.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 24, 2015
From: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
To: DELTA FAUCET COMPANY
Reel/Frame 035168/0845 →
MERGER Recorded Mar 31, 2014
From: MASCO BATH CORPORATION
To: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANA
Reel/Frame 032588/0651 →